base pair
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
Two chemical bases in DNA or RNA that are linked together across the double helix, such as adenine with thymine.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The human genome contains roughly three billion _____."
Answer: base pair
In your own words, what does "base pair" mean?
Two chemical bases in DNA or RNA that are linked together across the double helix, such as adenine with thymine.
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