mrna
mrna is the alternative form of mRNA.
Noun capitalized: mRNA
mRNA (countable and uncountable, plural mRNAs)
- Initialism of messenger RNA.
- When a cell “expresses” a gene, it translates the DNA first into a signature messenger RNA (mRNA) sequence and subsequently into a chain of amino acids that forms a protein.2015 November 28, Ferris Jabr, “How Humans Ended Up With Freakishly Huge Brains”, in Wired
- Because of their fragility, the mRNA molecules will quickly fall apart at room temperature. Moderna’s vaccine will need to be refrigerated, and should be stable for up to six months when shipped and stored at –4°F (–20°C).2020 December 5, Jonathan Corum, Carl Zimmer, “How Moderna’s Vaccine Works”, in The New York Times, →ISSN
- A strand of messenger RNA.
Forms of mrna
| plural | mrnas |
|---|---|
| plural | mRNAs |
| alternative form | mrna |
Questions about mrna
- What does mrna mean?
- Mrna means a strand of messenger RNA.
- What is mrna the alternative form of?
- Mrna is the alternative form of mRNA.
- What part of speech is mrna?
- Mrna is a noun.
- What is the plural of mrna?
- The plural of mrna is mrnas.
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