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dna

noun

/ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

Meaning

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.

genetic code, genome, chromosomes, heredity

RNA, protein

DNA test, DNA sequence, DNA sample, DNA analysis

The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; persistence.

A sudden realization or insight into the essence of something.

a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt

A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.

facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education

The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.