nitrogen base

noun

variants or nitrogenous base
: a nitrogen-containing molecule with basic properties
especially : one that is a purine or pyrimidine

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“Nitrogen base.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/nitrogen%20base. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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