cytosine is a type of chemical entity[1]. cytosine ranks in the top 5% of type_of_chemical_entity entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,122 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
cytosine's instance of is recorded as type of chemical entity[3].
cytosine's canonical SMILES is recorded as C1=C(NC(=O)N=C1)N[4].
cytosine's chemical formula is recorded as C₄H₅N₃O[5].
cytosine's found in taxon is recorded as Homo sapiens[21].
cytosine's found in taxon is recorded as Maackia amurensis[22].
cytosine's found in taxon is recorded as Streptomyces antibioticus[23].
cytosine's found in taxon is recorded as Caenorhabditis elegans[24].
cytosine's found in taxon is recorded as soybean[25].
cytosine's found in taxon is recorded as Phaseolus vulgaris[26].
cytosine's found in taxon is recorded as Camellia sinensis[27].
Why It Matters
cytosine ranks in the top 5% of type_of_chemical_entity entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,122 views/month).[2] cytosine has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] cytosine is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
References
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