👉 The adenin group is a molecular unit that consists of one nitrogen atom and one carbon atom. It has several important biological functions, including coenzyme A production by certain enzymes, and structural stability in many macromolecules.
👉 Adenines are a group of organic compounds found in plants and some fungi, which contain adenylic acid as an essential constituent. They are named after the adenosine triphosphate (ATP) that they are believed to be derived from.