B2 verb Neutral

DNA

/ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

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

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1

The 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.

2

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.

3

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

Nomen
DNA
Verb
DNA
Adverb
genetically
Adjektiv
genetic
Verwandt
DNA profiling
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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

1

The vet suggested we DNA the puppy to determine its exact breed mix.

everyday

The veterinarian suggested performing a genetic test on the puppy to find out its specific breeds.

2

It is standard procedure to DNA any biological evidence recovered from a crime scene.

formal

It is a regular requirement to perform genetic profiling on all biological evidence found at a crime location.

3

I'm going to DNA myself using one of those online kits to find my distant relatives.

informal

I will use a genetic testing service to discover my extended family members.

4

The researchers plan to DNA the entire specimen collection to map evolutionary changes.

academic

The scientists intend to sequence the genetic material of the whole collection to track changes over time.

5

The biotech startup was contracted to DNA thousands of plant samples for the agricultural study.

business

The biotechnology company was hired to conduct genetic testing on thousands of plant samples for the study.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
DNA
Verb
DNA
Adverb
genetically
Adjektiv
genetic
Verwandt
DNA profiling

Häufige Kollokationen

DNA the suspect Perform a genetic test on the person under investigation
DNA for ancestry Analyze genetic material to find family heritage
DNA the sample Conduct a genetic analysis on the specimen
DNA for markers Test genetic material for specific identifiers
DNA the evidence Carry out genetic profiling on forensic materials

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 vs RNA

DNA stores genetic information, while RNA mostly acts as a messenger to create proteins.

DNA vs Gene

DNA is the material (the 'ink'), while a gene is a specific section of DNA (a 'sentence').

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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.

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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.

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Merkhilfe

Think of DNA as 'Decoding Nature's Alphabet' to remember its role in identifying living things.

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Wortherkunft

An abbreviation for Deoxyribonucleic Acid, first isolated in 1869 but its structure was not identified until 1953.

Grammatikmuster

Used as a regular verb: DNA (base), DNAs (3rd person), DNA'd (past), DNAing (continuous) Usually takes a direct object (the sample or person being tested) Always capitalized
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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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