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[[Element|Element]] of [[Atomic number|atomic number]] 7 and [[Atomic mass|atomic mass]] 14.00674 u. It is a major | [[Element|Element]] represented in the periodic table by the symbol N, of [[Atomic number|atomic number]] 7 and [[Atomic mass|atomic mass]] 14.00674 u. It is a major component of [[Proteins|proteins]].<br> | ||
[[DNA]] bases (G,C,A,T) have a nitrogen-carbon ring structure, they 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, they are known as nitrogenous bases <ref>Hames, D et al. (2005) Biochemistry, 3rd ed.UK Taylor and Francis p173</ref>.<br> | ||
Revision as of 21:51, 19 October 2014
Element represented in the periodic table by the symbol N, of atomic number 7 and atomic mass 14.00674 u. It is a major component of proteins.
DNA bases (G,C,A,T) have a nitrogen-carbon ring structure, they are known as nitrogenous bases [1].
References
- ↑ Hames, D et al. (2005) Biochemistry, 3rd ed.UK Taylor and Francis p173