nucleoside
/ˈnukliəˌsaɪd/
noun
- A compound found in living cells, made of a sugar and a base, that is a building block of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA.
- A nucleoside consists of a sugar molecule attached to a nitrogenous base.
- The body uses nucleosides to create the DNA needed for cell division.
- Scientists study how each nucleoside pairs with others to form the genetic code.