Because A, G, C, and T appear in the DNA, these molecules are called DNA-bases; A, G, C, and U are called RNA-bases. Uracil and thymine are identical except that uracil lacks the 5' methyl group. Adenine and guanine belong to the double-ringed class of molecules called purines (abbreviated as R).
Definition of decalcomania. 1  1 : the art or process of transferring pictures and designs from specially prepared paper (as to glass) 2  2 : decal.
In some cases, it even encompasses certain systems management functions. DCIM incorporates facilities management (FM) and information technology (IT) functions, and the crossover is both its greatest strength and its biggest problem.