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CYTOSINE [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cytology
  • Genetics
DEF

A pyrimidine base, derivatives of which are constituents of nucleic acids and nucleotides.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cytologie
  • Génétique
OBS

Une des bases azotées qui entrent dans la constitution des molécules d'acides nucléiques. De nature pyrimidique elle est complémentaire de la guanine.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Citología
  • Genética
DEF

Base nitrogenada fundamental, componente del ADN [ácido desoxirribonucleico] y del ARN [ácido ribonucleico].

OBS

citosina: no confundir con "citocina" polipéptido responsable del crecimiento celular.

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