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DNA

The molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known organisms.
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Uncountable when referring to the chemical substance in general; countable when referring to a specific sequence or a unique genetic profile.

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Scientists extracted the DNA from the sample to identify the suspect.

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