Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
purine
Noun
/ˈpjʊər.iːn/
Definition
Purine is a type of organic compound that is a constituent of nucleic acids.
Examples
- Purines are found in many foods, including meat, fish, and certain vegetables.
- High levels of purines can lead to health issues such as gout.
- Understanding purines is important for studying genetics.
Meaning
Purines are essential elements of DNA and RNA, the molecules that carry genetic information in living organisms.
Synonyms
- Pyrimidine
- Nucleotide
- Base
