What is another word for cytosine?
Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪtəsˌa͡ɪn] (IPA) 
Cytosine is a nucleic acid that acts as one of the four components in DNA. It is responsible for binding with guanine, forming the base pair that builds the rungs of the infamous DNA ladder. Some common synonyms for cytosine include 4-amino-2-hydroxypyrimidine, C, cytosin, 6-aminopyrimidine-2(1h)-one, and 2-hydroxy-4-aminopyrimidine. This critical component of genetic material is essential for cellular growth, repair, and division, as well as the transfer of genetic information from one generation to the next. Cytosine can also be found in RNA, where it plays an essential role in protein synthesis. Its discovery was groundbreaking and has formed the foundation for modern genetics and molecular biology.
