nucleotide


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The structural unit of RNA, DNA and some co-factors. Each nucleotide consists of a nitrogenous base (purine or pyrimidine), a phosphate molecule and a pentose sugar (ribose or deoxyribose).

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International Union of Immunological SocietiesUniversity of South AfricaInstitute of Infectious Disease and Molecular MedicineElizabeth Glazer Pediatric Aids FoundationStellenbosch University