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.
1 Generally, the transfer of a large quantity of information from one person to another or to a storage and retrieval medium is referred to as a 'brain dump'. 2  In slang, it can describe a hurried explanation of a system, job, skillset, or other software engineering subject.