The German term for DNA is DNS.
Specifically, DNS is a feminine noun in German, which is denoted as f after the term. This abbreviation stands for Desoxyribonukleinsäure, which translates to deoxyribonucleic acid in English.
Here's a quick overview:
Language | Term | Full Name | Gender (German) |
---|---|---|---|
English | DNA | Deoxyribonucleic acid | N/A |
German | DNS | Desoxyribonukleinsäure | f (feminine) |
So, in everyday use, when referring to DNA in German, people will almost always use DNS.