dna
US /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/
UK /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/
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DNA
deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material that is present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.
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Scientists are studying the structure of DNA.
Cientistas estão estudando a estrutura do DNA.
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Every person has unique DNA.
Cada pessoa tem um DNA único.
2.
essência, natureza, característica fundamental
the fundamental and distinctive characteristics or qualities of someone or something, especially when regarded as unchangeable.
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Innovation is part of the company's DNA.
A inovação faz parte do DNA da empresa.
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Honesty is in his DNA; he can't lie.
A honestidade está no DNA dele; ele não consegue mentir.