adenine
[ ad-n-in, -een, -ahyn ]
/ ˈæd n ɪn, -ˌin, -ˌaɪn /
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Biochemistry. a purine base, C5H5N5, one of the fundamental components of nucleic acids, as DNA, in which it forms a base pair with thymine, and RNA, in which it pairs with uracil. Symbol: A
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Adenine and guanine are constituents of all nucleic acids (see below) and, hence, are found in all plant and animal tissues.
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British Dictionary definitions for adenine
adenine
/ (ˈædənɪn, -ˌniːn, -ˌnaɪn) /
noun
a purine base present in tissues of all living organisms as a constituent of the nucleic acids DNA and RNA and of certain coenzymes; 6-aminopurine. Formula: C 5 H 5 N 5; melting pt: 360–365°C
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Medical definitions for adenine
adenine
[ ăd′n-ēn′, -ĭn ]
n.
A purine base that is a constituent of DNA and RNA and an important energy transport and storage component in cellular metabolism.
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Scientific definitions for adenine
adenine
[ ăd′n-ēn′ ]
A purine base that is a component of DNA and RNA, forming a base pair with thymine in DNA and with uracil in RNA. Adenine is also part of other biologically important compounds, such as ATP, NAD, and vitamin B-12, and occurs in tea. Chemical formula: C5H5N5.
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