rna

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ADJ.

likely, most, ribonucleic

Most RNA viruses mutate quickly, making them difficult to treat with standard medications.

VERB + RNA

compared, looked

The researchers compared the RNA samples from both patient groups to identify genetic differences.

RNA + NOUN

s, virus

Scientists discovered that the RNA virus mutated rapidly, making it difficult to develop a vaccine.

PREP.

about, from, in, up

Scientists learned more about RNA when they discovered how it carries genetic instructions.

ADV.

also, totally

The scientists also found rna molecules in the patient's blood samples.

Definitions

noun

1

Initialism of ribonucleic acid.

Looked at from RNA’s point of view, DNA is just a passive archive of information, a dull hunk of a telephone directory; it is RNA that looks up the numbers, establishes the connections and determines how long each call will last.

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Looked at from RNA’s point of view, DNA is just a passive archive of information, a dull hunk of a telephone directory; it is RNA that looks up the numbers, establishes the connections and determines

Wiktionary

02

There are many sentences about DNA, but none about RNA.

Tatoeba · #1622327

03

What is RNA?

Tatoeba · #2844796

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In contrast to DNA, which only occurs in the nucleus, RNA is also found in the cytoplasm.

Tatoeba · #5755092

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The superior stability of DNA when compared to RNA most likely accounts for the former's role as the long-term repository of the genome.

Tatoeba · #8108730

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The coronavirus is an RNA virus.

Tatoeba · #8626331