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DNA

[noun]

Deoxyribonucleic acid. A double-stranded nucleic acid containing the sugar 2-deoxy-D-ribose. A constituent of cellular nuclear material responsible for encoding genetic information in most organisms. Specifically, a template for the synthesis of proteins and enzymes in most organisms.


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