<molecular biology, unit> Unit of length for DNA fragments equal to 1000 nucleotides. ... Abbreviation: kb ... (09 Oct 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(kb) Type: Term Pronunciation: kil′ō-bās Definitions: 1. Unit used in designating the length of a nucleic acid sequence; 1 kb equals a sequence of 1000 purine or pyrimidine bases. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=47088