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Definition of Base in DNA

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Base in DNA: A unit of the DNA. There are 4 bases: adenine (A), guanine (G), thymine (T), and cytosine (C). The sequence of bases (for example, CAG) is the genetic code.