cytosine
[ sahy-tuh-seen, -zeen, -sin ]
/ ˈsaɪ təˌsin, -ˌzin, -sɪn /
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noun Biochemistry.
a pyrimidine base, C4H5N3O, that is one of the fundamental components of DNA and RNA, in which it forms a base pair with guanine. Symbol: C
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British Dictionary definitions for cytosine
cytosine
/ (ˈsaɪtəsɪn) /
noun
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Medical definitions for cytosine
cytosine
[ sī′tə-sēn′ ]
n.
A pyrimidine base that is an essential constituent of RNA and DNA.
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Scientific definitions for cytosine
cytosine
[ sī′tə-sēn′ ]
A pyrimidine base that is a component of DNA and RNA, forming a base pair with guanine. Chemical formula: C4H5N3O.
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