Found 2 items, similar to RNA.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: RNA
RNA
n : (biochemistry) a long linear polymer of nucleotides found
in the nucleus but mainly in the cytoplasm of a cell
where it is associated with microsomes; it transmits
genetic information from DNA to the cytoplasm and
controls certain chemical processes in the cell;
“ribonucleic acid is the genetic material of some
viruses” [syn:
ribonucleic acid]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: RNA
macromolecule
\mac`ro*mol"e*cule\, n. (Chem., Biochem.)
A very large molecule, especially a polymer having from
hundreds to many thousands of atoms, such as
DNA,
RNA,
protein,
polysaccharide,
polyethylene,
polycarbonate,
etc.
[PJC]