Meaning Of The Word Uracil

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What's The Definition Of Uracil?

uracil in American English
a colorless, crystalline, pyrimidine base, C4H4N2O2, that occurs as a constituent of RNA
noun: a pyrimidine base, C4H4N2O2, that is one of the fundamental components of RNA, in which it forms base pairs with adenine

uracil in British English
noun: a pyrimidine present in all living cells, usually in a combined form, as in RNA. Formula: C4 H4N2 O2

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