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nucleotide

Pronunciation: [ˈnjuːklɪˌtaɪd]

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Learn how to use nucleotide in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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?

Context: “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?

How to pronounce nucleotide

Pronunciation: [ˈnjuːklɪˌtaɪd]

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