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rRNA
This term is a specialized biochemical abbreviation used almost exclusively in molecular biology and genetics. It refers to the structural and catalytic components of ribosomes, distinguishing it from messenger RNA (mRNA) and transfer RNA (tRNA).
As a technical term representing a specific chemical entity, it is treated as an uncountable noun. It does not typically take a plural form in scientific literature; instead, researchers refer to "rRNA sequences" or "types of rRNA" when discussing multiple instances or varieties.
Meanings
Examples
We need to extract the rRNA from the sample first.
Is the rRNA sequence conserved across different species?
The 23S rRNA acts as a ribozyme during translation.
I wonder if this mutation affects the folding of the rRNA.
The lab uses rRNA profiling to study gene expression.
rRNA provides the structural scaffold for the ribosome.
rRNA provides the structural scaffold for the ribosome.
Check if the rRNA concentration is high enough for the assay.