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Nucleotide (Noun)

Meaning

A phosphoric ester of a nucleoside; the basic structural unit of nucleic acids (DNA or RNA).

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • Each nucleotide in DNA is composed of a nitrogenous base, a sugar molecule, and a phosphate group.
  • A nucleotide is the building block of nucleic acids, which are essential for all living organisms.
  • The sequence of nucleotides in a DNA molecule determines the genetic code of the organism.
  • During transcription, nucleotides are linked together to form a complementary RNA molecule.
  • The four nucleotide bases - adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine - are the foundation of DNA's double helix structure.

Synonyms

  • Base

Hyponyms

  • G
  • ADP
  • ATP
  • T
  • Oligo
  • AMP
  • U
  • C
  • Adenylic Acid
  • A
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