Cytosine - Wikipedia Cytosine ( ˈ s aɪ t ə ˌ s iː n,-ˌ z iː n,-ˌ s ɪ n [2] [3]) (symbol C or Cyt) is one of the four nucleotide bases found in DNA and RNA, along with adenine, guanine, and thymine (uracil in RNA) It is a pyrimidine derivative, with a heterocyclic aromatic ring and two substituents attached (an amine group at position 4 and a keto group
Cytosine | base, nucleobase, DNA | Britannica cytosine, a nitrogenous base derived from pyrimidine that occurs in nucleic acids, the heredity-controlling components of all living cells, and in some coenzymes, substances that act in conjunction with enzymes in chemical reactions in the body
Cytosine | C4H5N3O | CID 597 - PubChem Cytosine | C4H5N3O | CID 597 - structure, chemical names, physical and chemical properties, classification, patents, literature, biological activities, safety hazards toxicity information, supplier lists, and more
Cytosine - National Human Genome Research Institute Cytosine (C) is one of the four nucleotide bases in DNA, with the other three being adenine (A), guanine (G) and thymine (T) Within a double-stranded DNA molecule, cytosine bases on one strand pair with guanine bases on the opposite strand
Cytosine - Definition and Examples - Biology Online Dictionary Cytosine is a pyrimidine nucleobase with a chemical formula of C 4 H 5 N 3 O Pyrimidine is a heterocyclic aromatic organic compound with a single ring (called a pyrimidine ring) with alternating carbon and nitrogen atoms Cytosine has a molar mass of 111 10 g mol and a melting point of 320 to 325 °C
Structural Biochemistry Nucleic Acid Nitrogenous Bases . . . The molecular formula of cytosine is C 4 H 5 N 3 O Cytosine consists of a heterocyclic aromatic ring, an amine group at C4, and a keto group at C2 Cytosine binds with ribose to form the nucleoside cytidine and with deoxyribose to form deoxycytidine
Cytosine - Encyclopedia. com cytosine (sī´tōsēn´), organic base of the pyrimidine [1] family It was isolated from the nucleic acid [2] of calf thymus tissue in 1894 A suggested structure for cytosine, published in 1903, was confirmed in the same year when that base was synthesized in the laboratory
Cytosine - Biology Simple Cytosine is one of the four main nitrogenous bases found in DNA and RNA It pairs with guanine Cytosine plays a crucial role in genetic coding and the transmission of genetic information
Cytosine - Wikiwand Cytosine is one of the four nucleotide bases found in DNA and RNA, along with adenine, guanine, and thymine It is a pyrimidine derivative, with a heterocyclic