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DNA
noun [U] /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/ specializedDefinition
C2 deoxyribonucleic acid: the chemical at the centre of the cells of living things, which controls the structure and purpose of each cell and carries the genetic information during reproductionGeneticsInnate and congenitalSpecific chemicals, chemical compounds and gasesSubstances and structures in the bodyTypes of chemical
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