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单词 DNA
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DNA

noun

ˌdē-ˌen-ˈā How to pronounce DNA (audio)
: any of various nucleic acids that are usually the molecular basis of heredity, are constructed of a double helix held together by hydrogen bonds between purine and pyrimidine bases (see base entry 1 sense 6b) which project inward from two chains containing alternate links of deoxyribose and phosphate, and that in eukaryotes are localized chiefly in cell nuclei compare recombinant dna

Illustration of DNA

Illustration of dna
  • A molecular model

Word History

Etymology

deoxyribonucleic acid

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

DNA

noun

ˌdē-ˌen-ˈā How to pronounce DNA (audio)
: a large organic molecule that carries genetic information in the chromosomes and resembles a twisted ladder

Medical Definition

DNA

noun

ˌdē-ˌen-ˈā How to pronounce DNA (audio)
: any of various nucleic acids that are usually the molecular basis of heredity, are constructed of a double helix held together by hydrogen bonds between purine and pyrimidine bases which project inward from two chains containing alternate links of deoxyribose and phosphate, and that in eukaryotes are localized chiefly in cell nuclei

called also deoxyribonucleic acid

see recombinant dna
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