Cytosine

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsaɪtÉ™sin/

Origin

After German Cytosin, from cyto- + -ose + -ine.

Full definition of cytosine

Noun

1. (biochemistry) A base, C₄H₅N₃O, which pairs with guanine in DNA and RNA.

Derived terms

• cytosine arabinoside