Noun: cytosine 'sI-tu,seen
- A base found in DNA and RNA and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with guanine
"Cytosine forms three hydrogen bonds with guanine in DNA base pairing";
- C
Derived forms: cytosines
Type of: pyrimidine
Part of: deoxyribonucleic acid, desoxyribonucleic acid, DNA, ribonucleic acid, RNA
Encyclopedia: Cytosine