Definitions for ribosomal rna
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ribosomal RNA(n.)
a type of RNA, distinguished by its length and abundance, that functions in protein synthesis as a component of ribosomes.
Category: Biochemistry, Genetics
Ref: Abbr.: rRNA
Origin of ribosomal RNA:
1960–65
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