DNA

Definitions of DNA
  1. noun
    (biochemistry) a long linear polymer found in the nucleus of a cell and formed from nucleotides and shaped like a double helix; associated with the transmission of genetic information
    synonyms: desoxyribonucleïnezuur, erfelijkheidsmateriaal
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    type of:
    polymeer
    a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers
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