Deoxyadenosine
Deoxyadenosine
Deoxyadenosine (pronounced dee-ox-ee-uh-den-uh-seen) is a deoxyribonucleoside that is composed of adenine and deoxyribose. It is a component of DNA and plays a crucial role in various biological functions.
Etymology
The term "Deoxyadenosine" is derived from the Greek words "deoxy" meaning "lacking oxygen" and "adenosine" which is a compound of adenine and ribose.
Function
Deoxyadenosine is a building block of DNA. It pairs with thymine in DNA synthesis. It is also involved in the regulation of various enzymatic activities and plays a role in the immune system.
Related Terms
- Adenine: One of the four nucleobases in the nucleic acid of DNA that are represented by the letters G–C–A–T.
- Deoxyribose: A sugar derived from ribose by replacing a hydroxyl group with hydrogen.
- DNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.
- Thymine: A compound that is one of the four constituent bases of nucleic acids. A pyrimidine derivative, it is paired with adenine in double-stranded DNA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deoxyadenosine
- Wikipedia's article - Deoxyadenosine
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