Prompt: What is the structure of adenine?

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The structure of adenine consists of an aromatic ring with a nitrogen atom at the 1 position, a ring fusion that creates a heterocycle, and various substituents.

Is adenine a base? Yes, adenine is a base.

What is the formula for adenine? C5H5N5.

How many atoms are in adenine? There are 15 carbon atoms, 6 hydrogen atoms, 8 nitrogen atoms, and one phosphorus atom in an adenine molecule. Therefore, there are a total of 30 hydrogen, 16 nitrogen, 10 oxygen, four sulfur, five fluorine, two chlorine, and one calcium ion.

What is the function of adenine in nucleic acids? Adenine is one of the four bases that make up DNA and RNA molecules. In DNA, it pairs with thymine through a hydrogen bond to form an adenine-thymine (AT) base pair, while in RNA it pairs with uracil.

What are the structural features of purines? Purines have a planar ring structure with nitrogen as the first atom in the ring. The two rings are also planar and the molecules are chiral at carbon 5 in both thymine and adenine.

How does the molecular weight of adenine compare to that of other bases? Adenine has a higher molecular weight than uracil but is similar to guanine, with the difference being due primarily to the presence of an amino group on the purine ring.

Can you provide more context about the molecule's structure or function as requested? Yes. The molecule is adenine, and it is a nucleobase found in DNA and RNA molecules. It has the formula C5H5N5 and a molecular weight of 135.13 g/mol. Adenine pairs with thymine (in DNA) or uracil (in RNA), forming an AT base pair.

Could you provide more information about adenine's function in nucleic acids, especially in relation to other bases found in these molecules? Yes. Adenine is one of the four nitrogenous bases that make up nucleic acid molecules like DNA and RNA. The structure of adenine is a purine ring with an amino group at position 1. This molecule serves as both a base and a hydrogen-bond acceptor, allowing it to form complementary pairs with other purines (guanine) or pyrimidines (cytosine, thymine, and uracil). In DNA molecules, adenine specifically forms adenine-thymine base pairs, while in RNA molecules, it can pair with either adenosine or uridine. Adenine's structure allows for its participation in the replication, transcription, and translation processes that are essential to protein synthesis.

Could you provide further details about how adenine functions within these molecular systems? Yes. As a nitrogenous base, adenine is one of the building blocks of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA. It plays an important role as both a hydrogen-bond acceptor and a hydrogen-bond donor in the formation of complementary base pairs between other purines or pyrimidines. Adenine also has a distinct structure that sets it apart from other molecules, which makes it useful for further modification and analysis. Its molecular weight is 135.13 g/mol.

Is there any additional information available regarding adenine's chemical properties? Yes. Adenine has a planar ring structure with nitrogen as the first atom in the ring. It is chiral at carbon 5, and its molecule is also chiral due to the presence of an amino group on the purine ring. Adenine is polar because it contains both nitrogenous groups (amino and amino/oxo) but nonpolar because it has no charged functional groups. Its melting point is 365°C, and its boiling point is 574°C.

Does adenine have any applications in medicine or other industries? Yes. Adenine plays an important role as a biomolecule within nucleic acids like DNA and RNA, which are critical components of living organisms. As such, it has numerous applications in fields like molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry. Researchers often use synthetic forms of adenine to study its structure and function further. Additionally, some companies produce adenine-based drugs that act as inhibitors or activators of specific enzymes, making them useful for treating various diseases.

Is there any data available on the safety profile of adenine in different species? Yes. Adenine is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) by the FDA and is considered non-toxic to humans at normal levels found within cells. However, high concentrations or prolonged exposure can lead to toxicity.
Additionally, some studies have raised concerns about potential genotoxic effects, particularly at very high doses.

Is there any research available investigating the use of adenine in combination with other molecules for therapeutic purposes? Yes. Adenine has been studied in various combinations with othersystem<|end_header_id|>