ribosomal RNA

[/ˌraɪbəˈsoʊməl ˈɑrɛneɪ/]
nounfemininepl: ribosomal RNAs
RNA ribossômico
1. A type of RNA molecule that is a structural and catalytic component of ribosomes, responsible for protein synthesis
Ribosomal RNA makes up the majority of the ribosome's structure along with ribosomal proteins.
O RNA ribossômico compõe a maior parte da estrutura do ribossomo juntamente com proteínas ribossômicas.
2. The RNA component that catalyzes peptide bond formation during translation
The ribosomal RNA acts as a ribozyme in facilitating the peptidyl transferase reaction.
O RNA ribossômico atua como um ribozima facilitando a reação peptidil transferase.
This is specialized scientific terminology used in molecular biology and biochemistry education and research across both Brazil and the USA. The abbreviation 'rRNA' is universally recognized in scientific communities. In Brazilian academic contexts, it is typically referred to as 'RNA ribossômico' or simply 'rRNA' in research papers and textbooks.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rRNAribosomal ribonucleic acid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
RNA ribossômico
standard scientific terminology used in Brazilian universities and research institutions
Portugal
RNA ribossómico
Portuguese spelling with 'ó' instead of 'ô', used in European scientific contexts
General International
rRNA
commonly abbreviated in scientific literature and research papers

Related Words

ribosomemessenger RNAtransfer RNAprotein synthesistranslationribozymepeptide bond
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