RNase

R1N1A1S1E1

A form of ribonuclease — Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of ribonucleic acid.

Similar
ribonucleaseribonucleinase
Less commonScrabble 5

Meanings

nounRNase (plural RNases)

plural RNases

  1. abbreviationAbbreviation of ribonuclease.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna transferase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ribonucleic acid

Similar
ribonucleaseribonucleinase
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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