RNA & protein synthesis
RNA: definition
RNA (ribonucleic acid) is a nucleic acid used in gene expression, including mRNA, tRNA, rRNA, and more.
RNA (ribonucleic acid) is a nucleic acid used in gene expression, including mRNA, tRNA, rRNA, and more.
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Also known as: ribonucleic acid
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