disordered base

[/dɪsˈɔrdərd beɪs/]
nounpl: disordered bases
base desordenada
1. In chemistry and molecular biology, a nucleotide base in DNA or RNA that has lost its normal structure or pairing capability due to chemical modification, damage, or mutation
The disordered base prevented proper DNA replication and caused a mutation.
A base desordenada impediu a replicação adequada do DNA e causou uma mutação.
2. A fundamental or foundational element that is in a state of disarray or dysfunction, particularly in scientific or technical contexts
The disordered base of the experiment compromised all subsequent results.
A base desordenada do experimento comprometeu todos os resultados subsequentes.
This is a specialized scientific term primarily used in academic and research contexts within biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is specific to scientific discourse in both English-speaking countries and Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
damaged basemodified baselesioned basealtered base
Antonyms / Antônimos
intact basecanonical basenormal baseordered base

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
base desordenada
Standard scientific terminology used in universities and research
Portugal
base desordenada
Same terminology used in Portuguese scientific community
USA
disordered base
Primary English technical term used in biochemistry and molecular biology

Related Words

nucleotideDNA damagebase pairgenetic mutationchemical lesionmolecular biology
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