adenine base

noun

Meaning

A nitrogenous compound that pairs specifically with thymine to form the structural rungs of a DNA molecule.

Examples

The adenine base always forms a hydrogen bond with thymine to maintain the stability of the DNA structure.
Mutations can occur if an adenine base is incorrectly replaced by another nucleotide during replication.

Synonyms: nucleotide, purine, nitrogenous base

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adenine base

noun

Pronunciation: ˈæd.ə.niːn beɪs

Definition

A nitrogenous compound that pairs specifically with thymine to form the structural rungs of a DNA molecule.

Examples

The adenine base always forms a hydrogen bond with thymine to maintain the stability of the DNA structure.
Mutations can occur if an adenine base is incorrectly replaced by another nucleotide during replication.

Synonyms of adenine base

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