uracil

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Definition Noun : A nitrogen-containing base found in RNA : Uracil is one of the four nucleobases in the nucleic acid RNA. It is a pyrimidine derivative and forms a base pair with adenine during RNA transcription and translation. A specific organic compound : In biochemistry, uracil refers to the specific heterocyclic, aromatic organic compound with the formula C₄H₄N₂O₂. Usage Examples Noun : I...