Meaning Of The Word Cytosine

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What's The Definition Of Cytosine?

cytosine in American English
a pyrimidine base, C4H5N3O, contained in the nucleic acids of all tissue: it links with guanine in the DNA structure
noun: a pyrimidine base, C4H5N3O, that is one of the fundamental components of DNA and RNA, in which it forms a base pair with guanine

cytosine in British English
noun: a white crystalline pyrimidine occurring in nucleic acids; 6-amino-2- hydroxy pyrimidine. Formula: C4 H5N3 O

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