DNA

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proper noun / acronym (biology / genetics / medicine)

Definition

Deoxyribonucleic acid; a complex macromolecule formed by a double helical strand of nucleotides, which constitutes the material basis of genetic information in all living organisms and most viruses. Structurally, it contains the genes responsible for heredity, development, and biological functioning, primarily located within the cell nucleus.

Bilingual Equivalents

  • DNA
  • Deoxyribonucleic acid

Grammatical & Source Details

Inflection Type Invariable acronym functioning nounal structures with standard attached definite articles.
Formation Acronym derived from Deoxyribonucleic Acid, internationally recognized as the basic code of molecular genetics.
Spelling / Pronunciation [ˌdiː.en.ˈeɪ]
Source Encyclopedia of Molecular Biology and Medical Genetics

Contextual Usage Examples

RO: Oamenii de știință au extras o probă de ADN din fragmentele osoase descoperite pentru a identifica specia de hominid.

EN: Scientists extracted a DNA sample from the discovered bone fragments to identify the hominid species.

RO: O mutație neșteptată apărută în secvența de ADN poate duce la dezvoltarea unor boli genetice severe din prima copilărie.

EN: An unexpected mutation in the DNA sequence can lead to the development of severe genetic diseases from early childhood.

RO: Testul de amprentare ADN realizat în laboratorul criminalistic a confirmat prezența suspectului la locul faptei.

EN: The DNA profiling test conducted in the forensic laboratory confirmed the suspect's presence at the crime scene.

Idioms & Phrases

Secvențiere ADN / DNA sequencing

RO: Procedeu biochimic de determinare a ordinii exacte a celor patru baze azotate din interiorul unui fragment genetic.

EN: A biochemical process of determining the exact order of the four nucleotide bases within a genetic fragment.

Replicare ADN / DNA replication

RO: Proces biologic structural prin care o moleculă își dublează conținutul înainte de diviziunea celulară pentru a transmite codul.

EN: A structural biological process whereby a molecule duplicates its content prior to cell division to transmit the code.

Test ADN / DNA test

RO: Analiză medicală de înaltă precizie folosită pentru stabilirea paternității, identificarea riscurilor de sănătate sau în medicină legală.

EN: A high-precision medical analysis used to establish paternity, identify health risks, or in forensic medicine.

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