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guanine

 

[ หˆษกwษ‘หniหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biochemistry genetics

Guanine is one of the four primary nucleobases in the nucleic acids DNA and RNA. It plays a crucial role in the storage and expression of genetic information. Guanine pairs with cytosine in DNA through three hydrogen bonds, which contribute to the stability of the DNA double helix. In addition to its roles in DNA and RNA, guanine is also involved in cellular signaling and the formation of energy-carrying molecules such as GTP.

Synonyms

g, nucleobase

Examples of usage

  • Guanine is essential for DNA structure.
  • Mutations in guanine can affect genetic traits.
  • Researchers study guanine's role in RNA synthesis.

Translations

Translations of the word "guanine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น guanina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคตเคพเคจเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Guanin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ guanin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒะฐะฝั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ guanina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใ‚ขใƒ‹ใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท guanine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ guanina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท guanin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ์•„๋‹Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูˆุงู†ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ guanina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ guanรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ธŸๅ˜Œๅ‘ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ guanina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ guanรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณัƒะฐะฝะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒฃแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ guanine

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ guanina

Etymology

The term 'guanine' originates from the Spanish word 'guano', which refers to a natural fertilizer made of the accumulated excrement of seabirds and bats. This was significant because guano was a source of nitrogenous compounds. The 'gu-' prefix signifies its relation to guano, while the suffix '-ine' is a common ending for many nitrogen-containing compounds. Guanine was first isolated from guano by the chemist Friedrich Miescher in the 19th century. It was later identified as a component of nucleic acids, contributing significantly to our understanding of genetic material and molecular biology. The study of guanine has paved the way for advancements in genetics, biochemistry, and medicine.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,440, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.