Definition of RNA (Ribonucleic acid)

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RNA (Ribonucleic acid)

The term 'RNA (Ribonucleic acid)' as it applies to the area of gnome research can be defined as 'A chemical found in the nucleus and cytoplasm of cells; it plays an important role in protein synthesis and other chemical activities of the cell. The structure of RNA is similar to that of DNA. There are several classes of RNA molecules, including messenger RNA, transfer RNA, ribosomal RNA, and other small RNAs, each serving a different purpose'.

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