THYMINE

thymine

(noun) a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

thymine (countable and uncountable, plural thymines)

(organic compound, genetics) A heterocyclic base, 5-methylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione; it pairs with adenine in DNA.

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There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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