hydroxymethylcytosine en · NOUN
Etymology
From hydroxymethyl + cytosine.
Meanings
- Either of two isomeric hydroxymethyl derivatives of cytosine, but especially 5-hydroxymethylcytosine which functions as a base in certain specialized DNAs
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hydroxymethylcytosines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |