DNA
also: ディーエヌエー
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DNA; deoxyribonucleic acid
Scientific term for the molecule that carries genetic information. Used in biology, medicine, and everyday contexts.
See also: デオキシリボ核酸
The structure of DNA is a double helix.
DNA testing was conducted at the crime scene.
Usage patterns
- DNA鑑定をするto do a DNA test (e.g. for paternity or forensics)
The police carried out a DNA test.
- DNAを採取するto collect a DNA sample
They collected a DNA sample from the scene.
- DNAが一致するfor DNA to match
The two people's DNA matched.
- 〈人〉のDNAを調べるto examine someone's DNA
The doctor examined the patient's DNA.