uracila
1. A pyrimidine base found in RNA that pairs with adenine; one of the four nucleobases in RNA
Uracil is one of the key components of RNA molecules.
A uracila é um dos componentes-chave das moléculas de RNA.
2. A colorless crystalline compound (C₄H₄N₂O) that is a constituent of ribonucleic acid
In molecular biology, uracil replaces thymine in RNA sequences.
Na biologia molecular, a uracila substitui a timina nas sequências de RNA.
Uracil is a technical term primarily used in scientific and academic contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is not part of everyday vocabulary and is encountered mainly in biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics courses, and medical research settings. The term is universal across scientific communities regardless of region.
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