transfer RNAnoun [ U ]
uk/ˌtræns.fɜːr ɑːr.enˈeɪ//ˌtræns.fɝː ɑːr.enˈeɪ/abbreviation tRNA specializeda type of RNA (= chemical in all living cells) that combines with a specific amino acid and carries it to the protein being made
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Biochemistry
- adipose
- adrenalin
- amino acid
- amylase
- arnica
- chlorophyll
- enzyme
- fatty acid
- flavonoid
- fructose
- histamine
- lanolin
- oestrogen
- pheromone
- phloem
- phototropism
- polysaccharide
- protease
- tannin
- xylem
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