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T (thymine)
In genetics, T stands for thymine, one member of the A-T (adenine-thymine) base pair in DNA. The other base pair in DNA is G-C (guanine-cytosine). Each base pair forms a 'rung of the DNA ladder.' A DNA nucleotide is made of a molecule of…
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- Plano- Flat. A lens that is planoconvex is flat on one side and convex on the other
- Molars Molars are the large teeth at the back of the mouth.
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