ribosomal rna

ribosomal RNA

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Definitions of ribosomal rna words

noun ribosomal rna a type of RNA, distinguished by its length and abundance, functioning in protein synthesis as a component of ribosomes. Abbreviation: rRNA. 1
noun ribosomal rna a type of RNA thought to be transcribed from DNA in the nucleoli of cell nuclei, subsequently forming the component of ribosomes on which the translation of messenger RNA into protein chains is accomplished 0
noun ribosomal rna a form of RNA that is one of the constituent elements of ribosomes and is associated with messenger RNA and transfer RNA in the synthesis of proteins 0

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65; ribosome + -al1

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