BIOCHEMISTRY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site guanine A purine base. Guanine (2-amino-6-oxypurine) is one of five organic bases found in the nucleic acids of cells. It pairs with cytosine in both DNA and RNA. Guanine is named for its occurrence in guano, a natural fertilizer composed mainly of the excrement of seabirds. Related category    • BIOCHEMISTRY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP