Deoxyribonucleic
adjective
A term used in biology to describe the molecule that carries genetic instructions in all living organisms and many viruses.
The deoxyribonucleic structure was analyzed to study hereditary traits.

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deoxyribonucleic acid,deoxyribonucleic molecule,deoxyribonucleic sequence
adjective
A term used in biology to describe the molecule that carries genetic instructions in all living organisms and many viruses.
The deoxyribonucleic structure was analyzed to study hereditary traits.

Usage tips
Neutral
deoxyribonucleic acid,deoxyribonucleic molecule,deoxyribonucleic sequence
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Scientific Language
Use in genetic discussions
Example: 'In genetics, deoxyribonucleic analysis is essential for heredity.'
Contextual Understanding
Common in academic settings
Example: 'Understanding deoxyribonucleic properties helps in recognizing genetic disorders.'
Important Terminology
Often found in science textbooks
Example: 'Courses in biology discuss deoxyribonucleic functions extensively.'
Scientific Language
Use in genetic discussions
Example: 'In genetics, deoxyribonucleic analysis is essential for heredity.'
Contextual Understanding
Common in academic settings
Example: 'Understanding deoxyribonucleic properties helps in recognizing genetic disorders.'
Important Terminology
Often found in science textbooks
Example: 'Courses in biology discuss deoxyribonucleic functions extensively.'
Scientific Language
Use in genetic discussions
Example: 'In genetics, deoxyribonucleic analysis is essential for heredity.'
Contextual Understanding
Common in academic settings
Example: 'Understanding deoxyribonucleic properties helps in recognizing genetic disorders.'
Important Terminology
Often found in science textbooks
Example: 'Courses in biology discuss deoxyribonucleic functions extensively.'
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