DNA
To test, sequence, or analyze the genetic material of a biological sample to identify its origin or characteristics. It is frequently used in forensic, scientific, and genealogical contexts as a shorthand for performing DNA analysis.
Beispiele
3 von 5The vet suggested we DNA the puppy to determine its exact breed mix.
The veterinarian suggested performing a genetic test on the puppy to find out its specific breeds.
It is standard procedure to DNA any biological evidence recovered from a crime scene.
It is a regular requirement to perform genetic profiling on all biological evidence found at a crime location.
I'm going to DNA myself using one of those online kits to find my distant relatives.
I will use a genetic testing service to discover my extended family members.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of DNA as 'Decoding Nature's Alphabet' to remember its role in identifying living things.
Schnelles Quiz
The police were finally able to solve the cold case after they decided to ______ the old evidence found in storage.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: DNA
Beispiele
The vet suggested we DNA the puppy to determine its exact breed mix.
everydayThe veterinarian suggested performing a genetic test on the puppy to find out its specific breeds.
It is standard procedure to DNA any biological evidence recovered from a crime scene.
formalIt is a regular requirement to perform genetic profiling on all biological evidence found at a crime location.
I'm going to DNA myself using one of those online kits to find my distant relatives.
informalI will use a genetic testing service to discover my extended family members.
The researchers plan to DNA the entire specimen collection to map evolutionary changes.
academicThe scientists intend to sequence the genetic material of the whole collection to track changes over time.
The biotech startup was contracted to DNA thousands of plant samples for the agricultural study.
businessThe biotechnology company was hired to conduct genetic testing on thousands of plant samples for the study.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
in one's DNA
Part of someone's fundamental character or nature
DNA fingerprinting
The process of identifying individuals by their DNA
DNA database
A collection of genetic profiles
Wird oft verwechselt mit
DNA stores genetic information, while RNA mostly acts as a messenger to create proteins.
DNA is the material (the 'ink'), while a gene is a specific section of DNA (a 'sentence').
Nutzungshinweise
Using 'DNA' as a verb is somewhat informal or technical jargon; in formal writing, it is better to use 'perform DNA analysis' or 'sequence the DNA'. It must always be capitalized as it is an acronym.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often treat it as a common noun and forget to capitalize it, or they use it as a verb in high-level academic papers where more formal terms like 'sequence' are preferred.
Merkhilfe
Think of DNA as 'Decoding Nature's Alphabet' to remember its role in identifying living things.
Wortherkunft
An abbreviation for Deoxyribonucleic Acid, first isolated in 1869 but its structure was not identified until 1953.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
The rise of commercial DNA testing kits has turned 'DNA' into a common household verb for people exploring their genealogy.
Schnelles Quiz
The police were finally able to solve the cold case after they decided to ______ the old evidence found in storage.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: DNA
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unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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