Definition

A type of nucleoside that is important in the metabolism of carbohydrates and is used in biochemical experiments.

Example

Uridine is often used in research to study cellular processes.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of uridine?

I think I've come across it in some biology articles.

Yeah, it's really interesting how uridine plays a role in carbohydrate metabolism.

Definitely! It’s amazing how much these compounds affect our bodies.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uridine is formed from "uracil" (a nitrogenous base found in RNA) and "-idine" (a suffix used in biochemistry to denote a sugar or nucleoside). The word refers to a nucleoside that consists of uracil and ribose, playing a crucial role in the structure of RNA.

Memory Tip

Think of 'uracil' as the base that is part of this nucleoside, and the '-idine' part indicates it's a sugar component. This helps you remember that uridine is related to RNA.

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