cytosine

cy·to·sine

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-tuh-seen, -zeen, -sin]
- /ˈsaɪ təˌsin, -ˌzin, -sɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-tuh-seen, -zeen, -sin]
- /ˈsaɪ təˌsin, -ˌzin, -sɪn/

Definitions of cytosine word

noun cytosine a white crystalline pyrimidine occurring in nucleic acids; 6-amino-2-hydroxy pyrimidine. Formula: C4H5N3O 3
noun cytosine a pyrimidine base, C4H5N3O, contained in the nucleic acids of all tissue: it links with guanine in the DNA structure 3
noun cytosine a pyrimidine base, C 4 H 5 N 3 O, that is one of the fundamental components of DNA and RNA, in which it forms a base pair with guanine. Symbol: C. 1
noun cytosine A compound found in living tissue as a constituent base of nucleic acids. It is paired with guanine in double-stranded DNA. 1
noun cytosine (biochemistry) A base, C4H5N3O, which pairs with guanine in DNA and RNA. 0

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cytosine popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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