Ribozyme

//ˈɹaɪbə(ʊ)ˌzaɪm// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun

1
A fragment of RNA that can act as an enzyme.

Etymology

Blend of ribonucleic acid + enzyme.

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hammerhead ribozyme

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