C has various meanings in the Biochemistry category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of C in Biochemistry.
A pyrimidine base found in DNA and RNA.
BiochemistryA pyrimidine nucleoside found in DNA and RNA.
BiochemistryCysteine is an α-amino acid with the chemical formula HO2CCH(NH2)CH2SH. It is a semi-essential amino acid, which means that it can be biosynthesized in humans. It is encoded by the codons UGU and UGC. The thiol side chain in cysteine often participates in enzymatic reactions, serving as a nucleophile.
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