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Cytidine

Cytidine is a molecule (known as a nucleoside) that is formed when cytosine is attached to a ribose ring (also known as a ribofuranose) via a β-N1-glycosidic bond.

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If cytosine is attached to a deoxyribose ring, it is known as a deoxycytidine.



07-14-2008 23:18:10
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