English Explanatory Dictionary

ribozyme

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A fragment of RNA that can act as an enzyme.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹaɪbə(ʊ)ˌzaɪm/

Word forms

ribozyme ribozymes

Etymology

Blend of ribonucleic acid + enzyme.

Derived words

hammerhead ribozyme leadzyme metalloribozyme ribozymology

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