ADN (English)

DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. Primary genetic material of most organisms, consisting of two complementary strands of polynucleotides. Contains information determining the hereditary characters transmitted to the offspring.

Reference and external links

Glossary of Genetic Resources. Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology. Available at: <http://www.cenargen.embrapa.br/recgen/glossario/glossario.html>. Accessed: February 2011.