base pairing
noun
base pair·ing
-ˈpa(ə)r-iŋ, -ˈpe(ə)r- 
: the pairing of purine and pyrimidine bases cross-linked by hydrogen bonds in two complementary strands of DNA or RNA
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“Base pairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/base%20pairing. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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