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desoxyribonucleic acid

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Word: Desoxyribonucleic Acid (commonly known as DNA)

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Desoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a long, chain-like molecule found in the nucleus of cells. It is made up of smaller units called nucleotides and has a special shape called a double helix, which looks like a twisted ladder. DNA carries the genetic information that determines how living things grow, develop, and function.

Usage Instructions:
  • Use "DNA" when talking about genetics, heredity, or biology.
  • You can refer to it as "DNA" in casual conversation, while "desoxyribonucleic acid" is more formal and scientific.
Examples:
  1. Simple Sentence: "DNA holds the instructions for building our bodies."
  2. Scientific Context: "Researchers study DNA to understand how traits are passed from parents to children."
Advanced Usage:
  • In scientific discussions, you might say, "The sequencing of DNA can reveal an organism's evolutionary history."
  • In medicine, you could use it in a sentence such as, "Doctors can use DNA testing to diagnose genetic disorders."
Word Variants:
  • Nucleic Acid: A broader category that includes both DNA and RNA (ribonucleic acid).
  • Genetics: The field of science that studies genes, DNA, and heredity.
Different Meanings:
  • DNA is primarily associated with genetics, but in popular culture, it can also refer to the essence or fundamental qualities of something. For example, "Creativity is in the DNA of our company."
Synonyms:
  • Genetic material
  • Hereditary material
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • "In one's DNA": This idiom means that something is a fundamental part of someone’s character. For example, "Creativity is in her DNA."
  • There are no specific phrasal verbs associated with "DNA," but you might encounter phrases like "extract DNA" or "sequence DNA" in scientific contexts.
Summary:

Desoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a crucial molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms. Understanding DNA is important for biology, genetics, and medicine.

Noun
  1. (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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