hydroxymethylcytosine
hydroxymethylcytosine · hydroxymethylcytosines
Either of two isomeric hydroxymethyl derivatives of cytosine, but especially…Either of two isomeric hydroxymethyl derivatives of cytosine, but especially 5-hydroxymethylcytosine which functions as a base in certain specialized DNAs
Meaning
1 sensesEither of two isomeric hydroxymethyl derivatives of cytosine, but especially 5-hydroxymethylcytosine which functions as a base in certain specialized DNAs
Origin
From hydroxymethyl + cytosine.From hydroxymethyl + cytosine.
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Forms
plural: hydroxymethylcytosines| Singular | hydroxymethylcytosine |
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| Plural | hydroxymethylcytosines |
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