junk DNA en · NOUN
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) Any portion of the DNA sequence of a chromosome or a genome with no apparent function identified by science to date.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| junk DNAs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
deoxyribonucleic acid · DNA · non-coding DNA · nucleic acid
Synonyms
Translations (5)
sv skräp-DNA (portion of DNA that has no identified function) · ja ジャンクDNA (portion of DNA that has no identified function) · de nichtkodierende DNS (portion of DNA that has no identified function) · de nichtkodierende Desoxyribonukleinsäure (portion of DNA that has no identified function) · fr ADN poubelle (portion of DNA that has no identified function)