AGCTs

AGCTs, or Adenine-Guanine-Cytosine-Thymine, are the four types of nitrogenous bases found in DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid). Each base pairs specifically with another base, forming the rungs of the DNA double helix. Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T) in DNA, and with Uracil (U) in RNA, through two hydrogen bonds. Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C) through three hydrogen bonds. This base pairing is crucial for DNA replication, transcription, and translation, as it ensures the accurate transfer of genetic information. The sequence of these bases along a strand of DNA or RNA determines the genetic code, which in turn influences the structure and function of proteins and other molecules. Mutations in the sequence of AGCTs can lead to genetic disorders and diseases. The discovery of the structure of DNA by James Watson and Francis Crick in 1953 revealed the importance of AGCTs in genetics and molecular biology.