RNA sequence
[/ɑːr ɛn eɪ ˈsiːkwəns/]
nounpl: RNA sequences
sequência de RNA
1. The specific order of nucleotides (adenine, guanine, cytosine, and uracil) that make up a molecule of ribonucleic acid
The RNA sequence determines which proteins will be synthesized by the cell.
A sequência de RNA determina quais proteínas serão sintetizadas pela célula.
2. A linear arrangement of RNA bases that carries genetic information transcribed from DNA
Scientists analyzed the RNA sequence to identify mutations.
Os cientistas analisaram a sequência de RNA para identificar mutações.
3. In bioinformatics, the computational representation of nucleotide order in RNA molecules
The RNA sequence was aligned with the reference genome.
A sequência de RNA foi alinhada com o genoma de referência.
This is a scientific and technical term primarily used in academic, research, and healthcare settings in both Brazil and the United States. It became increasingly prominent in global discourse during the COVID-19 pandemic with the development of mRNA vaccines, making it more recognized by the general public. The term is standardized across Portuguese-speaking and English-speaking scientific communities.
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