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Desoxyribonucleic Acid.
Desoxyribonucleic Acid - as a noun
(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
Example: "Dna is the king of molecules"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deoxyribonucleic aciddnaHypernyms (Closely Related)
polymer14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Scientists have successfully extracted desoxyribonucleic acid from ancient bones to study the genetic history of extinct species."
"In criminal investigations, forensic experts analyze desoxyribonucleic acid samples left at crime scenes to identify suspects."
"Mutations in desoxyribonucleic acid can lead to genetic disorders and diseases."
"The structure of desoxyribonucleic acid consists of a double helix made up of nucleotide base pairs."
"The discovery of desoxyribonucleic acid's structure by Watson and Crick was a groundbreaking achievement in molecular biology."
