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ribonucleic acid

The correct spelling is ribonucleic acid.

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noun

Say it like: Rib-onu-cla-yc -asi-d

The correct spelling is ribonucleic acid. A derivative of DNA having ribose in place of deoxyribose, and uracil in place of thymine; its primary function is in the transcription of genetic material and subsequent synthe…

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  1. 1.A derivative of DNA having ribose in place of deoxyribose, and uracil in place of thymine; its primary function is in the transcription of genetic material and subsequent synthesis of protein.

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