dinucleotide
die-NOO-klee-uh-tide
Definition
A chemical compound consisting of two joined nucleotides, such as NAD+, which serves as a crucial coenzyme in metabolic energy production.
Etymology
Derived from the chemical prefix 'di-' meaning 'two', combined with 'nucleotide', which refers to the basic structural unit of DNA and RNA. It describes the molecule's structure as being composed of two linked nucleotide units.
In the news
The article uses the term to define NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), explaining that this molecule is essential for energy production in human mitochondria. It is mentioned to highlight the complex biological role the molecule plays, which the wellness industry often oversimplifies.
Is the hype around NAD+ infusions overblown? A geneticist weighs in
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