transfer RNA

ˈtrænsfər ˌɑːrɛnˈeɪ

Definition

Definition of transfer RNA - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

biology

TECH.

RNA type that decodes messenger RNA into protein

TECH.

Transfer RNA plays a crucial role in protein synthesis.
Scientists study transfer RNA to understand genetic coding.
Transfer RNA is essential for translating genetic information.

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Expressions with transfer

transfer the torch

hand over leadership or control to another person

She transferred the torch to the new team leader.

bank transfer

process of sending money via a bank

The bank transfer took two days to complete.

free transfer

public transport ticket allowing travel without extra cost

The bus pass includes a free transfer to the subway.

transfer student

student who changes schools

As a transfer student, he had to adjust to the new curriculum.

by bank transfer

adv.

using a method that moves money between bank accounts

She paid the bill by bank transfer.

cash transfer

direct payment of money from one person, group, or institution to another

The charity provided a monthly cash transfer to families in need.

Expressions with RNA

messenger RNA

RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes

Messenger RNA is crucial for protein synthesis.

RNA polymerase

enzyme involved in copying DNA into RNA

During gene expression, RNA polymerase transcribes DNA into RNA.

RNA virus

virus with RNA as genetic material

The flu is caused by an RNA virus.

ribosomal RNA

type of RNA forming part of the ribosome

Ribosomal RNA plays a crucial role in protein synthesis.

satellite RNA

small RNA molecule associated with plant viruses

The satellite RNA altered the virus's effects on the plant.

small interfering RNA

double-stranded RNA molecule inhibiting gene expression

Small interfering RNA can silence specific genes in the cell.

Terms with transfer RNA included in their meaning

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acceptor

cell biology

transfer RNA accepting an amino acid

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French:ARN de transfert, ...
German:Transfer-RNA, ...
Italian:tRNA, ...
Spanish:ARNt, ...
Portuguese:ARNt, ...
Chinese:转运RNA, ...
Japanese:転移RNA, ...
Arabic:الحَمْض الرِّيبِي النَّاقِل, ...
Hebrew:רנ"א מַעֲבִיר, ...
Russian:транспортная РНК, ...
Ukrainian:транспортна РНК, ...
Hindi:ट्रांसफर आरएनए, ...
Bengali:ট্রান্সফার আরএনএ, ...
Catalan:ARNt, ...
Czech:transferová RNA, ...
Danish:transfer RNA, ...
Dutch:transfer RNA, ...
Greek:μεταφορικό RNA, ...
Hungarian:transzfer-RNS, ...
Khmer:អាស៊ីតរីបូនុយក្លេអ៊ីកដឹកជញ្ជូន, ...
Korean:전이 RNA, ...
Persian:RNA انتقالی, ...
Polish:tRNA, ...
Portuguese (BR):ARNt, ...
Romanian:ARN de transfer, ...
Swedish:transfer-RNA, ...
Thai:อาร์เอ็นเอถ่ายโอน, ...
Turkish:transfer RNA, ...
Vietnamese:tRNA, ...

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