Nitrogenous Bases

#Biochemistry

Types

  • Purines (Pure -> Metals such as silver are pure and heavy -> AG)
  • Pyrimidines (pyramid -> pyramids are sharp and can CUT)
    • Cytosine
      • One O
      • Lightest
    • Uracil
      • O's look U-shaped
    • Thymine
      • Methyl

Mnemonic