"polyadenylic acid" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From poly- + adenylic acid. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly|adenylic acid}} poly- + adenylic acid Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} polyadenylic acid (uncountable)
  1. (biochemistry) A polymer of adenylic acid attached to mRNA before transportation to the cytoplasm. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biochemistry
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