nucleotide

/njuːˈkliː.oʊtɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A molecule, especially a compound containing a nucleoside, that is a constituent of nucleic acids, such as DNA or RNA.

“The genetic code is stored in the sequence of nucleotides in DNA.”

Synonyms

  • mononucleotide
  • oligonucleotide

Antonyms

  • polysaccharide