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Home Resources CARTA Glossary

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Definition: 

The molecule of inheritance, which consists of sequences of the four nucleotide bases: Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, and Cytosine.

Related Vocabulary: 
Molecule
Nucleotide
Sequence
Symposia: 
Ancient DNA and Human Evolution
CARTA 10th Anniversary: Revisiting the Agenda
Cellular and Molecular Explorations of Anthropogeny
Comparative Anthropogeny: Exploring The Human-Ape Paradox
Comparative Anthropogeny: From Molecules to Societies
Exploring the Origins of Today's Humans
Extraordinary Variations of the Human Mind: Lessons for Anthropogeny
Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes
Imagining the Future of Anthropogeny
Impact of Infectious Disease on Humans & Our Origins
Impact of Tool Use and Technology on the Evolution of the Human Mind
Implications of Anthropogeny for Medicine and Health
The Evolution of Human Physical Activity

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