nucleotide
Aussprache: [ˈnjuːklɪˌtaɪd]
Wort
Kontext: „biology“
(noun) a building block of DNA and RNA. Nucleotides are tiny pieces that come together to form the long strands of DNA and RNA, which carry our genetic information.
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In science class, we learned that DNA is made of many nucleotides linked together.
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Not having enough nucleotides can lead to problems in how our bodies work.
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Can you explain what a nucleotide is and why it’s important for life?
Kontext: „biochemistry“
(noun) a chemical compound that consists of a sugar, phosphate, and a nitrogenous base. This combination helps form our genetic code in living organisms.
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Each nucleotide in our DNA has a specific role in coding for proteins.
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If the nucleotide structure is incorrect, it can cause diseases.
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What are the different parts that make up a nucleotide?
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