The Clue
Chem. thread (3 letter answer)
The Answer
RNA
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Notes
The answer RNA is seen frequently, appearing about once every 50 puzzles.
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Ribosomal ___
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Coded matter
DNA's counterpart
Gene component
Gene letters
Genetic agent
Genetic initials
Genetic inits.
Genetic letters
Genetic material
Genetic messenger
Genetic stuff
Genetic substance
It's stranded
Kind of virus
Basic biol. chain
Biology class abbr.
Cell constituent, for short
Genetic carrier: Abbr.
Genetic substance, for short
Important acid, for short
A nucleic acid, for short
Nucleic acid, for short
Protein producer, for short
Ribonucleic acid, for short
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Initials for a basic yeast acid
It has a sequence of bases
Vital component of cells, for short
Definition
RNA as a noun:
1. (ribonucleic acid, RNA) = (biochemistry) a long linear polymer of nucleotides found in the nucleus but mainly in the cytoplasm of a cell where it is associated with microsomes; it transmits genetic information from DNA to the cytoplasm and controls certain chemical processes in the cell; "ribonucleic acid is the genetic material of some viruses"