| Main Entry: | DNA |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | deoxyribonucleic acid |
Synonyms: |
RNA, chromosome, gene, genetic code, heredity, nucleic acid |
| Notes: | DNA is the prime constituent of chromosomes and it controls the hereditary characteristics and synthesis of proteins within the cells of virtually all living beings; RNA is a complex nucleic acid in cells that is involved in the synthesis of protein |