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nucleotide

/ˈnjuːkliːˌoʊtaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does nucleotide mean?

noun

A monomer that is a component of nucleic acids, such as DNA or RNA, consisting of a nitrogenous base, a sugar molecule, and a phosphate group.

Example

"The genetic code is written in a sequence of nucleotides that are arranged in a double helix structure."

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