What do the letters in DNA stand for?

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Kate M.
Jun 18, 2015

DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid.

Explanation:

DNA stands for DeoxyriboNucleic Acid. Deoxyribose is a sugar with five carbons. Nucleic comes from the fact that the DNA is inside of the nucleus. Acid refers to the fact that it is a phosphoric acid.

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