purine
Double-ringed nucleobase type
Purine is one of two types of nitrogenous bases that form the building blocks of DNA and RNA, the other being pyrimidines.
Adenine and guanine are the two purines found in nucleic acids, distinguished by their double-ring molecular structure.
In metabolism, purines are broken down into uric acid, and elevated levels can cause gout.
The term also applies to the parent compound from which these bases derive their structure.
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- theobromineBitter stimulant from cacao
- theophyllineBronchodilator for respiratory conditions
- coffeeBrewed bean beverage
- teaSteeped leaf beverage
chocolate · guarana · mate · stimulant · energy · alertness · cola
Hereditary code molecule
- RNAGene expression molecule
- chromosomeDNA strand carrying genes
- genomeOrganism's total hereditary material
- geneHereditary information unit
replication · transcription · codon · sequence · polymerase · mutation · heredity · nucleus
Crystal-induced joint inflammation
- xanthinePurine base derivative
- urateUric acid salt
- catabolismMetabolic molecular dismantling
- degradationDecline in condition
Heterocyclic aromatic nitrogen compound
- nucleotideGenetic code subunit
- nucleosideBase-sugar molecular unit
- thymidineThymine-containing DNA nucleoside
- phosphatePO₄ ion compound
caffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- theobromineBitter stimulant from cacao
- theophyllineBronchodilator for respiratory conditions
- coffeeBrewed bean beverage
tea · chocolate · guarana · mate · stimulant · energy · alertness · cola
DNA
Hereditary code molecule
- RNAGene expression molecule
- chromosomeDNA strand carrying genes
- genomeOrganism's total hereditary material
gene · replication · transcription · codon · sequence · polymerase · mutation · heredity · nucleus
gout
Crystal-induced joint inflammation
- xanthinePurine base derivative
- urateUric acid salt
- catabolismMetabolic molecular dismantling
pyrimidine
Heterocyclic aromatic nitrogen compound
- nucleotideGenetic code subunit
- nucleosideBase-sugar molecular unit
- thymidineThymine-containing DNA nucleoside
anchovies
Small, oily, cured fish
- sardinesSmall canned herring relatives
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
kidney · sweetbreads · legumes · spinach · asparagus · mushrooms · beer · yeast
- benzofused ringsbenzodiazepine, indole, naphthalene, coumarin, flavone
- nitrogen compoundsamines, aniline, urea, nitrate, nitrite
- alkaloidsmorphine, codeine, nicotine, caffeine, theobromine
- bicyclicsnaphthalene, indole
- DNA Componentscytosine, thymine, deoxyribose, phosphate group, pyrimidine
- Fused Ringsnaphthalene, indole, coumarin, flavone, fullerene