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guanine

/ˈɡeɪniːn/ noun · British & US
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What does guanine mean?

noun

A purine nucleotide that is a component of DNA and RNA, and is a key component of the genetic material of all living organisms.

Example

"The guanine content of the DNA was crucial for the development of the new cancer treatment."

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