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ribonucleotide

/riːbɒnjuːkliːˈtaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does ribonucleotide mean?

noun

A nucleotide that contains a ribose sugar molecule. Ribonucleotides are the building blocks of RNA.

Example

"The synthesis of ribonucleotides is a crucial step in the process of RNA transcription."

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