Acronym meaning

What Does DNA Stand For?

DNA
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Deoxyribonucleic Acid

DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid, the molecule that carries hereditary genetic information in humans and many other organisms.

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid
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DNA meanings by context

Deoxyribonucleic Acid

Context: Science

The molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

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ScienceDeoxyribonucleic Acid

β€œThe laboratory analyzed DNA from the sample as part of the genetic test.”

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