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ADN

Definition:

ADN stands for "Acid DésoxyriboNucléique" which translates to "Deoxyribonucleic Acid" in English. It is a complex molecule that encodes the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms.

Parts of Speech:

1. Noun
2. Abbreviation

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun:
• The ADN is responsible for transmitting hereditary information from one generation to the next.
• Your ADN determines various traits such as eye color, height, and susceptibility to certain diseases.
2. Abbreviation:
• ADN can also refer to "Agence France-Presse", a French news agency.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

The forensic scientist used the suspect's ADN sample to match it with the DNA found at the crime scene.

Studying the Neanderthal ADN provides valuable insights into our evolutionary history.

Abbreviation:

The journalist quoted information from an ADN article about the current political situation.

She works for the ADN and covers international news events.

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