Definition

A type of molecule made up of cytosine and ribose, which is important in the structure of RNA.

Example

Cytidine is a key component in the synthesis of RNA.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of cytidine?

I think I read about it in a biology article once.

Yeah, it's a nucleoside that contains cytosine, right?

Exactly! It's interesting how it plays a role in RNA.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cytidine is formed from "cyto-" (from Greek "kytos", meaning cell) and "-idine" (a suffix used in biochemistry to denote a sugar or nucleoside). The word refers to a nucleoside that is part of the structure of RNA, specifically associated with cells.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cyto-' meaning 'cell' and '-idine' indicating a sugar or nucleoside, which helps you remember that cytidine is related to the structure of RNA in cells.

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