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Vocabulary Entry
purine
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noun
A purine is a type of organic molecule that is one of the two main categories of nitrogenous bases in DNA and RNA.
Example Sentences
"Adenine and guanine are both examples of purines found in nucleic acids."
"Purines play a critical role in cellular energy transfer as part of ATP."
"Certain foods, like organ meats and fish, are high in purines and can affect uric acid levels."