guanine

English

/ˈɡwɑː.niːn/

noun
Definitions
  • (chemistry) A substance first obtained from guano; it is a nucleic base and pairs with cytosine in DNA and RNA (by means of three hydrogen bonds).

Etymology

Suffix from English guano.

Origin

English

guano

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