Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
adenine
noun
/ˈæd.ə.niːn/
Definition
Adenine is a purine nucleobase that is one of the building blocks of DNA and RNA.
Examples
- Adenine pairs with thymine in DNA.
- In RNA, adenine pairs with uracil instead of thymine.
- Adenine is involved in energy transfer as a part of ATP.
Meaning
Adenine is essential for cellular respiration and plays a critical role in the synthesis of nucleotides and nucleic acids.
Synonyms
- 5-amino-1H-purine-6-carbonitrile
- (N6-adeninyl)cytosine
