DNA

n. The material in cells that carries genetic information and determines traits.; The basic qualities that make someone or something what they are.

🇺🇸 /ˌdiː en ˈeɪ/ 🇬🇧 /ˌdiː en ˈeɪ/

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The material in cells that carries genetic information and determines traits.

The DNA test showed that the child inherited blue eyes from both parents.

The basic qualities that make someone or something what they are.

Helping others is in her DNA; she's always been kind.

The material in cells that carries genetic information and determines traits.; The basic qualities that make someone or something what they are.

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