Associations to the word «Ribonucleic»

RIBONUCLEIC, adjective. (genetics) Of or pertaining to ribonucleic acid (RNA) or its derivatives

RIBONUCLEIC ACID, noun. (biochemistry) A derivative of DNA having ribose in place of deoxyribose, and uracil in place of thymine; its primary function is in the transcription of genetic material and subsequent synthesis of protein.