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Base Pair
For Base Pair we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Bioinformatics, Dna and Genetics.
Base Pair (Bioinformatics) 
A pair of nitrogenous bases (a purine and a pyrimidine), held together by hydrogen bonds, that form the core of DNA and RNA i.e the A:T, G:C and A:U interactions.
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Base Pair (Dna)
Two nitrogenous bases held together by weak bonds. In a DNA molecule adenine always pairs with thymine while cytosine always pairs with guanine. Thus, one DNA strand directs the synthesis of the other strand. This specificity of DNA base pairing is what enables accurate replication of a DNA molecule.
Base Pair (Genetics)
A pair of bases, or molecules (either adenine and thymine or cytosine and guanine), which forms one rung in the DNA ladder. Bases are the letters that spell out genetic code.
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