dna
/ˌdiːˌɛnˈeɪ/
noun
- The chemical substance in the cells of living things that carries genetic information and determines characteristics such as appearance, health, and behavior.
- A small sample of hair can contain enough DNA to identify a person.
- Every living organism has a unique DNA sequence.
- Scientists use DNA to study how traits are passed from parents to children.
- The basic or essential nature of something that makes it what it is.
- The city's cultural DNA is shaped by centuries of history.
- Teamwork is in the DNA of this organization.
- Innovation is part of the company's DNA.