uridine

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uridine The nucleotide formed when uracil is linked to ribose sugar.

uridine

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uridine The nucleotide formed when uracil is linked to ribose sugar.

uridine

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uridine A nucleoside consisting of one uracil molecule linked to a D-ribose sugar molecule. The derived nucleotide uridine diphosphate (UDP) is important in carbohydrate metabolism.

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