| A nucleic acid molecule similar to DNA but containing ribose rather than deoxyribose. RNA is formed upon a DNA template. There are several classes of RNA molecules. They play crucial roles in protein synthesis and other cell activities. (MedicineNet.com) Ribonucleic Acid is from the group Nucleic Acids
Other Names for Ribonucleic Acid Ribonucleic Acid RNA Ribonucleic acid ribonucleic acid
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