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.
例文
3 / 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.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of DNA as 'Decoding Nature's Alphabet' to remember its role in identifying living things.
クイックテスト
The police were finally able to solve the cold case after they decided to ______ the old evidence found in storage.
正解!
正解は: DNA
例文
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.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
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
よく混同される語
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').
使い方のコツ
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.
よくある間違い
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.
覚え方のコツ
Think of DNA as 'Decoding Nature's Alphabet' to remember its role in identifying living things.
語源
An abbreviation for Deoxyribonucleic Acid, first isolated in 1869 but its structure was not identified until 1953.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
The rise of commercial DNA testing kits has turned 'DNA' into a common household verb for people exploring their genealogy.
クイックテスト
The police were finally able to solve the cold case after they decided to ______ the old evidence found in storage.
正解!
正解は: DNA
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