cytosine
noun/ˈsaɪtəˌsiːn/
Frequency rank: #19,564 most common English word
Meaning
A pyrimidine base found in DNA and RNA that pairs with guanine.
Example sentence
In DNA, cytosine pairs with guanine through hydrogen bonds.
Synonyms & related words
- c
- base
- nucleobase
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