junk DNA

ریشه

The term 'junk DNA' was first used in the 1960s to describe DNA that does not contain genes. The word 'junk' is from Old French 'jonc', meaning 'reed', and 'DNA' is an acronym for 'deoxyribonucleic acid'.

مثال

• Scientists are still trying to understand the role of junk DNA in the human genome.
• Some believe that junk DNA may have a regulatory function.
• The concept of junk DNA has been controversial in the field of genetics.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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