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uracil

u·ra·cil
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [yoo r-uh-sil]
    • /ˈyʊər ə sɪl/
    • /jˈʊərəsˌɪl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [yoo r-uh-sil]
    • /ˈyʊər ə sɪl/

Definitions of uracil word

  • noun uracil Biochemistry. a pyrimidine base, C 4 H 4 N 2 O 2 , that is one of the fundamental components of RNA, in which it forms base pairs with adenine. Symbol: U. 1
  • noun uracil biochemical substance 1
  • noun uracil a pyrimidine present in all living cells, usually in a combined form, as in RNA. Formula: C4H4N2O2 0
  • noun uracil a colorless, crystalline, pyrimidine base, C4H4N2O2, that occurs as a constituent of RNA 0

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Origin of uracil

First appearance:

before 1905
One of the 15% newest English words
1905-10; ur-1 + ac(etic) + -il, of uncertain origin

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Parts of speech for Uracil

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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uracil popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

uracil usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with uracil

  • in rna which nucleotide is always paired with uracil?
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  • what does uracil replace?
  • why does uracil replace thymine?
  • uracil replaces what in rna?
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  • why uracil is not found in dna?
  • why is thymine replaced by uracil in rna?
  • what is the difference between uracil and thymine?
  • what is a uracil?
  • what does uracil bond with?
  • why does rna use uracil?
  • what are adenine thymine guanine cytosine and uracil?

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