aminopurine

/ˌæmɪnoʊˈpʊrɪn/; /ˌæmiˈnoʊpʊrɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A purine base found in RNA and a degradation product of adenine.

“The aminopurine was identified as a byproduct of the chemical reaction.”

2. chemistry

A compound composed of a purine base with an amino group attached.

“The chemist studied the properties of aminopurine and its derivatives.”

Synonyms

  • adenine derivative
  • purine base

Antonyms

  • deoxyribonucleotide
  • pyrimidine