guanin

/ɡwaˈniŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

A guanine is a type of nucleobase found in nucleic acids, specifically DNA and RNA.

“The researcher isolated a sample of guanine from the DNA strand.”

2. proper noun

Guanín is a municipality in the department of Quindío, Colombia.

“The scenic town of Guanín offered breathtaking views of the Andes mountains.”

Synonyms

  • adenine
  • cytosine
  • thymine

Antonyms

  • deoxyribonucleic acid