DNA
ˌdiːɛnˈeɪ
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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.
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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.

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

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  1. French:ADN, ...
  2. German:DNA, ...
  3. Italian:DNA, ...
  4. Spanish:ADN, ...
  5. Portuguese:ADN, ...
  6. Chinese:脱氧核糖核酸, ...
  7. Japanese:DNA, ...
  8. Arabic:دِي إِن إيه, ...
  9. Hebrew:דִּי-אַן-אֵיי, ...
  10. Russian:ДНК, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Дезоксирибонуклеїнова кислота, ...
  12. Hindi:डीएनए, ...
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