NCIt definition : Single-stranded long chain of nucleotides containing ribose. It is the end product
of DNA transcription by the enzyme RNA polymerase. It is essential in protein synthesis.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: One of two types of nucleic acid made by cells. Ribonucleic acid contains
information that has been copied from DNA (the other type of nucleic acid). Cells
make several different forms of ribonucleic acid, and each form has a specific job
in the cell. Many forms of ribonucleic acid have functions related to making proteins.
Ribonucleic acid is also the genetic material of some viruses instead of DNA. Ribonucleic
acid can be made in the laboratory and used in research studies.;
CAS number : 63231-63-0;
NSC code : 77461;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:33697;
Codes from synonyms : NSC0077461; CDR0000046568; CDR0000046659;