Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Often referred to as the "blueprint of life," DNA is the genetic material present in the nucleus of cells which is inherited half from each biological parent. DNA is a chemical substance contained in cells, which determines each person's individual characteristics. An individual's DNA is unique except in cases of identical twins.

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deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Archaeology; Evolution

The molecule that controls inheritance.

deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Biology; Cell biology

A nucleic acid composed of two polynucleotide strands wound around a central axis to form a double helix; the repository of genetic information. Nucleic acid that functions as the ...

deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Biology; Marine biology

The primary genetic material of a cell that makes up genes and chromosomes. See also genes, chromosome.

deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The long chain of molecules in most cells that carries the genetic message and controls all cellular functions in most forms of life. The information-carrying genetic material ...

deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Legal services; DNA forensics

Often referred to as the "blueprint of life," DNA is the genetic material present in the nucleus of cells which is inherited half from each biological parent. DNA is a chemical ...

deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

A large organic molecule that stores the genetic code for the synthesis of proteins. Each chromosome consists mostly of a DNA molecule. DNA is composed of sugars, phosphates and ...

personal service

Legal services; DNA forensics

Delivering a summons, complaint, notice to quit tenancy or other legal document which must be served by handing it directly to the person named in the document. The delivery of ...

phenol

Legal services; DNA forensics

A chemical used in organic extraction. Polysaccharides and proteins are soluble in phenol, allowing for their separation from DNA. C6H5OH. See figure to the right.

phenotype

Legal services; DNA forensics

The detectable outward manifestations of a specific genotype; the physical characteristics of a living object.

pigmentation

Legal services; DNA forensics

Coloration or discoloration by formation or deposition of pigment in the tissues. In a forensic hair examination, the description of the aggregation, distribution, and density of ...

pili annulati

Legal services; DNA forensics

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