DNA in Finnish
DNA in Finnish is DNA, perimä, luonto — DNA means the molecule inside almost every living cell that carries genetic instructions, arranged as a double helix of paired bases.
DNA in Finnish
DNA
(biochemistry, genetics) Initialism of deoxyribonucleic acid (“a nucleic acid found in all living things (and some non-living things such as certain viruses) which consists of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix; encoded in its structure are genetic instructions for development, functioning, growth, and reproduction”).
DNA
(informal, loosely) The part of a living thing that carries genetic information.
perimä
(informal, loosely) The part of a living thing that carries genetic information.
luonto
(figuratively) The fundamental nature or values of a person, or an organization or other thing, especially when considered as innate and/or immutable.
tutkia DNA
(transitive) To examine a sample of (someone's) deoxyribonucleic acid.
kieltää aseenkanto
(US, military) To place (someone) under a DNA (do not arm) order because of mental illness.
What does "DNA" mean?
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noun The molecule inside almost every living cell that carries genetic instructions, arranged as a double helix of paired bases.
"DNA from both parents combines to determine a child's traits."
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verb To test a biological sample for its genetic identity.
"Police DNA'd the cigarette butt left behind."
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DNA in a sentence
- DNA from both parents combines to determine a child's traits.
- Investigators matched the DNA found at the scene to a suspect.
- Police DNA'd the cigarette butt left behind.
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What is "DNA" in Finnish?
"DNA" in Finnish is DNA, perimä, luonto. DNA means: The molecule inside almost every living cell that carries genetic instructions, arranged as a double helix of paired bases.
How do you use "DNA" in a sentence?
Example: "DNA from both parents combines to determine a child's traits." In Finnish, "DNA" is DNA, perimä, luonto.
Are there other ways to say "DNA" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "DNA": DNA, perimä, luonto, tutkia DNA, kieltää aseenkanto.
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