The remaining positions are occupied by carbon atoms, forming the backbone of important nucleobases in DNA and RNA. (Image: Public Domain) Types of Pyrimidines in Nucleic Acids There are three types ...

These analogs can interfere with DNA replication and induce cell death in rapidly dividing cancer cells or inhibit viral replication. Examples include: 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU): A pyrimidine analog used ...

have discovered how cellular metabolism fluctuates in response to changes in levels of pyrimidines, metabolites used by cells ...