dnabank
nounUK /ˈdiː.ɛn.ə.bæŋk/
US /ˈdiː.ɛn.eɪ.bæŋk/
A DNA bank is a special place that keeps tiny samples of living things safe for science.
The scientists put the rare plant's cells in a DNA bank so they would not be lost.
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2. A collection of DNA samples used to study and compare different living things.
Researchers checked the DNA bank to find a match for the unknown bird.
3. A digital database that stores DNA sequences on computers.
The online DNA bank lets students look up genetic codes from home.
4. A service that saves DNA from endangered animals to help protect them.
The wildlife group started a DNA bank for tigers and rhinos.