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核鹼基

简核碱基 · 繁核鹼基

Mandarin · pinyin hé jiǎn jī

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核: hé · seed, kernel, core, nut; atom
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基: jī · foundation, base
碱: jiǎn · alkaline, alkali, lye, salt

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2–3–1 · he2 jian3 ji1

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