ACGT

ACGT stands for the four nucleic acid bases that make up DNA. The A stands for Adenine and pairs with the T, which stands for Thymine. The C stands for Cytosine and pairs with the G, Guanine. These four nucleic acids make up a creature's genetic code, or DNA.[1]

ACGU stands for the four amino acids that make up RNA. RNA pairs up the same as DNA, except that Thymine is replaced with Uracil.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Introduction to Genes and DNA". Health Grades. 2004. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/genetics/dna.htm. Retrieved 2010-03-03.