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Definition of DNA - Reverso English Dictionary
Abbreviation
abr: deoxyribonucleic acidTECH. material in cells that carries genetic informationTECH.
- DNA determines your eye color and hair type.
- Scientists study DNA to learn about diseases.
- DNA was found at the crime scene.
Expressions with DNA
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DNA that replicates without benefiting the host organism
Selfish DNA can increase its copies in the genome.
fundamental part of someone's identity or nature
Creativity is in the DNA of the company.
naturally present in someone or something
Creativity is in his DNA.
procedure to determine biological relationships
They took a DNA test to confirm paternity.
innate characteristic that defines someone or something
Caring for others, it's in the DNA of every good nurse.
analysis of DNA to identify individuals
DNA testing helped solve the crime.
unique DNA pattern used for identification
The suspect was identified through his DNA fingerprint.
technique to identify individuals using DNA patterns
DNA fingerprinting helped solve the crime case.
order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule
The DNA sequence was analyzed to find mutations.
stretches of DNA not coding for genes
Junk DNA does not code for any genes.
collection of cloned DNA fragments from an organism
Researchers created a DNA library from the plant's genome.
grid of DNA segments used to test gene expression
Scientists used a DNA microarray to analyze thousands of genes simultaneously..
procedure determining order of base pairs in DNA
DNA sequencing was used to map the human genome.
process of identifying individuals using DNA profiles
DNA typing helped solve the crime.
virus with DNA as genetic material
The scientist studied the DNA virus under the microscope.
dna in mitochondria, helps make energy, inherited from mother
Mitochondrial DNA is passed down from mothers to children.
dna made by joining genetic material from different sources
Scientists use recombinant DNA to produce insulin.
technology for creating new DNA combinations in vitro
Recombinant DNA technology is used in insulin production.
DNA database maintained by the FBI
The Combined DNA Index System helped solve the cold case.
DNA made from RNA by reverse transcriptase
Scientists used complementary DNA to study gene expression.
microchip with DNA probes for genetic analysis
Scientists used a DNA chip to study gene expression.
enzyme that synthesizes DNA from deoxyribonucleotides
DNA polymerase is crucial for DNA replication in cells..
tandemly repeating non-coding DNA sequences in the genome
Satellite DNA plays a role in chromosome structure.
non-coding DNA sequence between genes
Spacer DNA helps in gene regulation.
Terms with DNA included in their meaning
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biology
male parent who contributes to a child's DNA
biology
cell part holding DNA, genes and inherited instructions
biology
of specific pairings of DNA and RNA bases
medical
laboratory check of DNA or genes to find inherited changes or traits
cell function
use of dna instructions to make proteins or other useful molecules
biology genetics
set of instructions in DNA that shapes a living thing
medical
inherited abnormality in DNA causing health issues
biology
data in DNA or genes that controls how living bodies grow and work
medical
testing of DNA to detect genetic disorders
biology
organism with DNA changed using genetic engineering
biology
complete set of DNA instructions that controls development and function in humans
biology
nucleotide's nucleobase in DNA or RNA
biology
genetic sequence in DNA
biology
alter the DNA sequence of a chromosome
genetic change
alteration to the DNA sequence
genetics
alter DNA sequences using genetic engineering
biology
gene or DNA sequence for identification
genome
segment of DNA or RNA in a genome
genetic material
part of a DNA or RNA molecule consisting of nucleotide bases
chemistry
determine the order of elements in DNA
biology
the process of making multiple DNA copies
chemistry
method of transferring proteins or DNA
genetics
segment of DNA isolated and replicated
genetics
production of a copy of a sequence of DNA
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