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ribozyme
[ rahy-buh-zahym ]
noun
- a segment of RNA that can act as a catalyst.
ribozyme
/ ˈraɪbəʊˌzaɪm /
noun
- an RNA molecule capable of catalysing a chemical reaction, usually the cleavage of another RNA molecule
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Other Words From
- ribo·zymal adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ribozyme1
First recorded in 1985–90; ribo(some) + (en)zyme
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ribozyme1
C20: from ribo ( nucleic acid ) + ( en ) zyme
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