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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
RNA strandnucleotide sequencegenetic sequenceRNA molecule structure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sequência de RNA
Standard term used in academic and scientific contexts
São Paulo
sequência de RNA
Commonly used in research institutions and biotech companies
Portugal
sequência de RNA
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in Portuguese universities and research centers
General USA
RNA sequence
Standard terminology in molecular biology and genetics

Related Words

DNA sequenceprotein synthesistranscriptionnucleotidemessenger RNAtransfer RNAribosomal RNAgene expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

read the RNA sequence
decode the RNA sequence
map the RNA sequence
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