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An [[Element|element]] represented in the periodic table by the symbol N, of [[Atomic number|atomic number]] 7 and [[Atomic mass|atomic mass]] 14.00674. It is a major component of [[Proteins|proteins]].<br> | An [[Element|element]] represented in the periodic table by the symbol N, of [[Atomic number|atomic number]] 7 and [[Atomic mass|atomic mass]] 14.00674. Has the electron configuration 1s<sup>2</sup>2s<sup>2</sup>2p<sup>3</sup>. <br>It is a major component of [[Proteins|proteins]].<br> | ||
[[DNA]] bases (G,C,A,T) have a nitrogen-carbon ring structure, which are known as nitrogenous bases <ref>Hames, D et al. (2005) Biochemistry, 3rd ed.UK Taylor and Francis p173</ref>.<br> | [[DNA]] bases (G,C,A,T) have a nitrogen-carbon ring structure, which are known as nitrogenous bases<ref>Hames, D et al. (2005) Biochemistry, 3rd ed.UK Taylor and Francis p173</ref>.<br> | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:10, 6 December 2018
An element represented in the periodic table by the symbol N, of atomic number 7 and atomic mass 14.00674. Has the electron configuration 1s22s22p3.
It is a major component of proteins.
DNA bases (G,C,A,T) have a nitrogen-carbon ring structure, which are known as nitrogenous bases[1].
References
- ↑ Hames, D et al. (2005) Biochemistry, 3rd ed.UK Taylor and Francis p173