uracil meaning

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uracil (noun): a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine.

Definition of uracil

  1. a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

    Synonyms: U

    Type of: nucleotide

Word lists: words starting with UR · words ending in IL · 6-letter words

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