uracil

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(u-ra-cil) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA but not in DNA and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

Example Sentence

Why does uracil replace thymine in RNA?

Synonyms

pyrimidine base; fundamental component of RNA; U

Antonyms

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