RNA, Ribosomal

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)

Year introduced: 1972(1971)

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Tree Number(s): D13.444.735.686

MeSH Unique ID: D012335

Entry Terms:

• Ribosomal RNA
• 15S RNA
• RNA, 15S

Previous Indexing:

• Ribosomes (1966-1970)
• RNA (1966-1970)

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Nucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and Nucleosides
Nucleic Acids
RNA
RNA, Ribosomal
RNA, Ribosomal, 16S
RNA, Ribosomal, 18S
RNA, Ribosomal, 23S
RNA, Ribosomal, 28S
RNA, Ribosomal, 5.8S
RNA, Ribosomal, 5S
RNA, Ribosomal, Self-Splicing