Associations to the word «Cytosine»

Wiktionary

CYTOSINE, noun. (biochemistry) A base, C4H5N3O, which pairs with guanine in DNA and RNA.
CYTOSINE ARABINOSIDE, noun. A particular drug used in chemotherapy.

Dictionary definition

CYTOSINE, noun. A base found in DNA and RNA and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with guanine.

Wise words

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