Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
DNA
Noun
/diːˌɛnˈeɪ/
Definition
Deoxyribonucleic Acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms.
Examples
- DNA is crucial in the study of genetics.
- Scientists can analyze DNA to understand inherited diseases.
- Every human cell contains DNA that is unique to an individual.
Meaning
DNA is essentially the blueprint for all living things, determining everything from physical traits to biological functions.
Synonyms
- Genetic material
- Chromosome
- Hereditary material
