cytosine Synonyms
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cytosine Meaning
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cytosine (n)
a base found in DNA and RNA and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with guanine
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a base found in DNA and RNA and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with guanine
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Cytosine is one of the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA.
In the DNA molecule, cytosine pairs with guanine through hydrogen bonds.
The presence of cytosine in the genetic code determines specific amino acids during protein synthesis.
Cytosine undergoes methylation, a chemical modification that can regulate gene expression.
