ribozyme

ri·bo·zyme

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rahy-buh-zahym]
- /ˈraɪ bəˌzaɪm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rahy-buh-zahym]
- /ˈraɪ bəˌzaɪm/

Definitions of ribozyme word

noun ribozyme a segment of RNA that can act as a catalyst. 1
noun ribozyme an RNA molecule capable of catalysing a chemical reaction, usually the cleavage of another RNA molecule 0
noun ribozyme a molecule of RNA that acts as an enzyme, used in genetic research and gene therapy 0

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Origin of ribozyme

First appearance:

before 1985

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1985-90; ribo(some) + (en)zyme

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Parts of speech for Ribozyme

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ribozyme popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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