Cytosine
noun
Cytosine is a nitrogenous base that is one of the building blocks of DNA and RNA, pairing with guanine.
Cytosine pairs with guanine in the DNA structure.

Often appears as...
- cytosine base pair
- cytosine deamination
Usage tips
Neutral
DNA, RNA, nucleobase
noun
A constituent of nucleic acids that plays an important role in cellular processes.
Researchers are studying cytosine's role in cellular processes.

Often appears as...
- nucleic acid constituent
- cell biology
Usage tips
Formal
cellular processes, genetic information
noun
Cytosine is a nitrogenous base that is one of the building blocks of DNA and RNA, pairing with guanine.
Cytosine pairs with guanine in the DNA structure.

Often appears as...
- cytosine base pair
- cytosine deamination
Usage tips
Neutral
DNA, RNA, nucleobase
noun
A constituent of nucleic acids that plays an important role in cellular processes.
Researchers are studying cytosine's role in cellular processes.

Often appears as...
- nucleic acid constituent
- cell biology
Usage tips
Formal
cellular processes, genetic information
Definition 1 of 2

Biological Function
Cytosine plays a key role in genetic coding
Cytosine is essential for DNA integrity.
Molecular Genetics
Understanding cytosine is crucial in genetics
Cytosine mutations can lead to significant genetic changes.
Cytosine in Research
Cytosine is often studied in molecular biology
Research on cytosine contributes to advancements in gene therapy.
Biological Function
Cytosine plays a key role in genetic coding
Cytosine is essential for DNA integrity.
Molecular Genetics
Understanding cytosine is crucial in genetics
Cytosine mutations can lead to significant genetic changes.
Cytosine in Research
Cytosine is often studied in molecular biology
Research on cytosine contributes to advancements in gene therapy.
Biological Function
Cytosine plays a key role in genetic coding
Cytosine is essential for DNA integrity.
Molecular Genetics
Understanding cytosine is crucial in genetics
Cytosine mutations can lead to significant genetic changes.
Cytosine in Research
Cytosine is often studied in molecular biology
Research on cytosine contributes to advancements in gene therapy.
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