Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Uracil.
Uracil - as a noun
A base containing nitrogen that is found in rna (but not in dna) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
uExample Sentences
"In RNA, uracil replaces thymine found in DNA."
"The presence of uracil in RNA instead of thymine makes it more susceptible to degradation."
"Uracil can be easily removed from RNA by the enzyme uracil DNA glycosylase."
"The discovery of uracil was made by hydrolysis of yeast nuclein in 1900."
"Mutations in the DNA sequence can lead to the incorporation of uracil into DNA instead of thymine."
Word Game Points
Is URACIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, uracil is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
URACIL has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is URACIL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, uracil is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordURACIL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is URACIL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, uracil is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordURACIL has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
