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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D012335
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Preferred Name

RNA, Ribosomal

Definitions
The most abundant form of RNA. Together with proteins, it forms the ribosomes, playing a structural role and also a role in ribosomal binding of mRNA and tRNAs. Individual chains are conventionally designated by their sedimentation coefficients. In eukaryotes, four large chains exist, synthesized in the nucleolus and constituting about 50% of the ribosome. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Synonyms
RNA, 15S
Ribosomal RNA
15S RNA
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