ribosomal RNA

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. the structural backbone of ribosomes, which is composed of RNA (ribonucleic acid)

Word forms

ribosomal RNA ribosomal RNAs

Etymology

From ribosomal + RNA.

Synonyms

Related words

messenger RNA non-coding RNA RNA short interfering RNA small interfering RNA small RNA soluble RNA transfer RNA

Derived words

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