What does DNA stand for?

DNA is an acronym and thus acts as a clue for what it stands for.

It is important to learn what it means as many exam questions will ask you what DNA stands for.

The answer is this: DeoxyriboNucleic Acid.

That is a bit of a mouthful but simply describes what it is, an acid, and how it is composed.

DNA makes up the genetic material of a cell and therefore is of critical importance to us and to biologists who seek to understand our genetic make up.

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