Biology Dictionary

  • Dmf

    Dmf

    Abbreviation for dimethylformamide, a solvent commonly used in chemical synthesis and biochemistry.

  • Dms

    Dms

    Abbreviation for dimethyl sulfate, a chemical compound used for methylation reactions but also toxic.

  • Dmso

    Dmso

    Abbreviation for dimethyl sulfoxide, a polar solvent known for its ability to penetrate biological membranes.

  • Dna (deoxyribonucleic acid)

    Dna (deoxyribonucleic acid)

    A molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms, composed of two strands forming a double helix.

  • Dna code

    Dna code

    The sequence of nucleotides in DNA that encodes genetic information for the synthesis of proteins.

  • Dna footprinting

    Dna footprinting

    A technique used to study DNA-protein interactions by identifying protected regions of DNA bound by proteins.

  • Dna gyrase

    Dna gyrase

    An enzyme that relieves strain in the DNA double helix during DNA replication by introducing negative supercoils.

  • Dna ligase

    Dna ligase

    An enzyme that joins the ends of DNA molecules by forming phosphodiester bonds, crucial in DNA replication and repair.

  • Dna methylation

    Dna methylation

    The addition of a methyl group to the DNA molecule, often affecting gene expression and playing a role in gene silencing.

  • Dna polymerase

    Dna polymerase

    An enzyme responsible for synthesizing DNA molecules from nucleotides during DNA replication.