ribonucleotide
noun
ri·bo·nu·cle·o·tide
ˌrī-bō-ˈnü-klē-ə-ˌtīd 
-ˈnyü-
: a nucleotide that contains ribose and occurs especially as a constituent of RNA
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In particular, exosomes transfer microRNAs (miRNAs)—small ribonucleotide polymers of about 22 bases.
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Philip W. Askenase, Scientific American, 17 June 2020
Philip W. Askenase, Scientific American, 17 June 2020
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First Known Use
1929, in the meaning defined above
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“Ribonucleotide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ribonucleotide. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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