pyrimidine

[US]/pɪˈrɪmɪdiːn/
[UK]/pɪˈrɪmɪˌdin/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a nitrogenous base found in DNA and RNA

Phrases & Collocations

pyrimidine base

pyrimidine ring

pyrimidine nucleoside

pyrimidine derivative

pyrimidine synthesis

pyrimidine pathway

pyrimidine analog

pyrimidine metabolism

pyrimidine structure

pyrimidine compound

Example Sentences

pyrimidine is a key component of nucleic acids.

researchers study pyrimidine derivatives for drug development.

pyrimidine bases include cytosine, thymine, and uracil.

pyrimidine can be synthesized in the laboratory.

the pyrimidine ring structure is essential in biochemistry.

many antibiotics target pyrimidine metabolism.

pyrimidine nucleotides play a role in energy transfer.

understanding pyrimidine pathways is crucial for genetics.

pyrimidine analogs are used in cancer therapy.

pyrimidine synthesis involves several chemical reactions.

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