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Topic: Science

riboflavin

IPA: //ˈraɪboʊˌfleɪvɪn//

KK: /ˈraɪboʊˌfleɪvɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of vitamin that is important for growth and metabolism, found in foods like milk, eggs, and green vegetables.

Example: Riboflavin is essential for maintaining healthy skin and eyes.

ribonuclease

IPA: //ˌraɪboʊˈnjuːkleɪs//

KK: /ˌraɪboʊˈnjuːkleɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps to break down RNA molecules in the body.

Example: Ribonuclease plays a crucial role in the digestion of RNA in cells.

ribonucleoside

IPA: /ˌraɪboʊˈnjuːklɪsaɪd/

KK: /ˌraɪboʊˈnjuːklɪsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of molecule that consists of a sugar called ribose and a nitrogenous base, which is part of the structure of RNA.

Example: Ribonucleosides play a crucial role in the synthesis of RNA.

ribonucleotide

IPA: /ˌraɪboʊˈnjuːklɪtaɪd/

KK: /ˌraɪboʊˈnukleəˌtaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of molecule that includes ribose sugar and is part of RNA, which is essential for genetic information and protein synthesis.

Example: Ribonucleotides are the building blocks of RNA, playing a crucial role in the synthesis of proteins.

ribose

IPA: //ˈraɪboʊs//

KK: /ˈraɪboʊs/

noun

Definition: A type of sugar that has five carbon atoms and is found in important biological molecules like RNA and nucleotides.

Example: Ribose is essential for the structure of RNA, which plays a key role in protein synthesis.

ribosomal

IPA: /ˌraɪbəˈsoʊməl/

KK: /ˌraɪbəˈsoʊməl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to ribosomes, which are small structures in cells that help make proteins.

Example: The ribosomal RNA plays a crucial role in protein synthesis.

ribosome

IPA: /ˈraɪbəˌsoʊm/

KK: /ˈraɪbəˌsoʊm/

noun

Definition: A small structure in cells made of RNA and protein, where proteins are made based on instructions from messenger RNA.

Example: Ribosomes are essential for protein synthesis in all living cells.

ribozyme

IPA: /ˈraɪboʊzaɪm/

KK: /ˈraɪboʊzaɪm/

noun

Definition: A type of RNA that can act like an enzyme, helping to speed up chemical reactions involving other RNA molecules.

Example: Scientists discovered a ribozyme that can cut RNA at specific locations.

ribulose

IPA: //ˈrɪb.juːloʊs//

KK: /ˈrɪb.juː.loʊs/

noun

Definition: A type of sugar that is involved in the process of photosynthesis and has a specific chemical structure.

Example: Ribulose is important for the conversion of carbon dioxide into organic compounds during photosynthesis.

ricin

IPA: /ˈraɪsɪn/

KK: /ˈraɪsɪn/

noun

Definition: A toxic protein that comes from the seeds of the castor bean plant, often used in scientific research.

Example: Ricin is highly dangerous and can be lethal if ingested or inhaled.

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