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• base pair — ase pair (b[=a]s p[^a]r ), n. (Biochemistry, Genetics) a unit of double stranded DNA or RNA consisting of two complementary bases on opposing strands of the double stranded polynucleotide, bound together by hydrogen bonds and other non covalent… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• base pair — base′ pair′ n. biochem. gen any two of the nucleotide bases that readily form weak bonds with each other, bringing together strands of DNA or RNA and linking codons with anticodons during translation of the genetic code …   From formal English to slang

• Hoogsteen base pair — A Hoogsteen base pair is a minor variation of base pairing in nucleic acids such as the A•T pair. In this manner, two nucleobases on each strand can be held together by hydrogen bonds in the major groove. A Hoogsteen base pair applies the N7… …   Wikipedia

• base pair — Abbreviation: bp The two separate strands of a nucleic acid double helix are held together by specific hydrogen bonding between a purine and a pyrimidine, one from each strand. The base A pairs with T in DNA (with U in RNA); while G pairs with C… …   Glossary of Biotechnology

• base — 1. The lower part or bottom; the part of a pyramidal or conical structure opposite the apex; the foundation. SYN: basis [TA], basement (1). 2. In pharmacy, the chief ingredient of a mixture. 3. In chemistry, an …   Medical dictionary

• 2 Base Encoding — The dream of human genome re sequencing within a reasonable time and cost (less than $1000) is becoming realized with recently developed next generation sequencing technologies. These technologies generate hundreds of thousands of small sequence… …   Wikipedia

• pair — Two objects considered together because of similarity, for a common purpose, or because of some attracting force between them. base p. (b.p.) the complex of two heterocyclic nucleic acid bases, one a pyrimidine and the other a purine, brought… …   Medical dictionary

• base line — noun Etymology: base (I) : a main line taken as or representing a base: as a. : base 6b; specifically : a line extending east and west from a chosen reference point on a principal meridian and forming with the meridian a pair of coordinate axes… …   Useful english dictionary

• Base currency — In foreign exchange markets, the base currency is the first currency in a currency pair. The second currency is named the quote currency, counter currency or terms currency. Exchange rates are quoted in per unit of the base currency. Note that FX …   Wikipedia

• acid–base reaction — ▪ chemistry Introduction       a type of chemical process typified by the exchange of one or more hydrogen ions, H+, between species that may be neutral (molecules, such as water, H2O; or acetic acid, CH3CO2H) or electrically charged (ions, such… …   Universalium

• Acid–base reaction — An acid base reaction is a chemical reaction that occurs between an acid and a base. Several concepts exist which provide alternative definitions for the reaction mechanisms involved and their application in solving related problems. Despite… …   Wikipedia