(biochemistry) a long linear polymer found in the nucleus of a cell and formed from nucleotides and shaped like a double helix; associated with the transmission of genetic information
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dna::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | deoxyribonucleic acid, desoxyribonucleic acid |
| Type of | polymer |
| Has types | junk dna, noncoding dna, sticky end, cdna, transposon, coding dna, complementary dna, recombinant dna, episome, exon, recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid, intron, operon, jumping gene |
Examples of DNA
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Authorities are awaiting DNA tests in three other unsolved strangulation deaths.
From the thenewstribune.com
Mitochondrial DNA is passed from mother to child unchanged except for mutations.
From the upi.com
It is now possible to test the DNA of those remains with that of family members.
From the upi.com
Retrieving DNA means the Dodo can be better placed in relation to other species.
From the foxnews.com
Better yet, start collecting DNA from every newborn child, just like footprints.
From the orlandosentinel.com
With GE animals, the DNA has been altered to produce a desirable characteristic.
From the dailyherald.com
The squiggly lines inside the bubble cells represent the DNA inside the nucleus.
From the sciencedaily.com
How do you feel about seeing the adventure of life reduced to a function of DNA?
From the nytimes.com
Officials expect to gather DNA from the other two victims by the end of October.
From the suntimes.com
- Deoxyribonucleic acid: (biochemistry) a long linear polymer found in the nucleus of a cell and formed from nucleotides and shaped like a double helix; associated with the transmission of genetic information; "DNA is the king of molecules"
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- A substance in living beings which determines their form, and can be used to uniquely identify a person; A biopolymer of deoxyribonucleic acids (a type of nucleic acid) that has four different chemical groups, called bases: adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine; deoxyribonucleic acid, the ...
- Deoxyribosenucleic acid, the chemical which makes up our genes.
- Deoxyribonucleic acid, the genetic "fingerprint" that is unique to each individual. Searchers are using DNA testing to identify body fragments and tissue found at the World Trade Center, so loved ones will have something to bury.
