SINCE 1828
mRNA
noun
\ ˈem-ˈär-ˈen-ˈā
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plural mRNAs
Definition of mRNA
: messenger rna
Microarrays that identify thousands of active genes at a time are now a standard tool for biologists. They detect the mRNAs produced by active genes. — New Scientist
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