RNA & protein synthesis
rRNA: definition
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is a structural and catalytic core component of ribosomes.
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is a structural and catalytic core component of ribosomes.
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Also known as: ribosomal RNA
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