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thymine

 

[ หˆฮธaษชmaษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biochemistry, genetics

Thymine is one of the four nucleobases in the nucleic acids DNA. It is classified as a pyrimidine base and is paired with adenine in the structure of DNA. Thymine is crucial for the storage of genetic information and plays a significant role in DNA replication and repair. It is represented by the letter 'T' in the genetic code. Thymine can also be involved in certain metabolic processes within cells.

Synonyms

5-methyluracil, deoxythymidine, thymidin

Examples of usage

  • Thymine pairs with adenine in DNA.
  • The presence of thymine is essential for proper DNA functioning.
  • Mutations often occur if thymine is substituted incorrectly.

Translations

Translations of the word "thymine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น timina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเคพเค‡เคฎเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Thymin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ timina

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะธะผั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tymina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒŸใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท thymine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ timina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท timin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‹ฐ๋ฏผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซูŠุฑุงู…ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tymin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tymรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒธ่…บๅ˜งๅ•ถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ timina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรฝmรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะธะผะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ timin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ timina

Etymology

The term thymine is derived from the Greek word 'thumos,' which means 'soul' or 'spirit.' It was first isolated from the thymus gland in the early 19th century, hence its name. The base was identified as a component of the DNA molecule in the 1940s, contributing significantly to biochemical and genetic research. As one of the essential nucleobases, thymine plays a vital role in the coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes. Over the years, the understanding of its role in molecular biology has grown, leading to advances in genetic engineering and biotechnology. Its discovery paved the way for a multitude of scientific breakthroughs, including the development of DNA sequencing techniques.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,835, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.