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replicase

American  
[rep-li-keys, -keyz] / ˈrɛp lɪˌkeɪs, -ˌkeɪz /

Etymology

Origin of replicase

First recorded in 1960–65; replic(ate) + -ase

Example Sentences

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To better understand how the RNA replicase works, the researchers did a comprehensive mutational study to highlight the crucial elements of the RNA structure.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2024

While such molecular "Doppelgangers" of the ancient replicase have been discovered, both their detailed molecular structure and mode of action has remained elusive due to the difficulty of determining the structure of dynamic RNA molecules.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2024

To support the RNA world hypothesis, researchers have been seeking to re-create an equivalent of the RNA replicase in the laboratory.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2024

The study provides an exciting first glimpse of an RNA replicase thought to reside at the very root of the tree of life.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2024

“Complete nucleotide sequence of bacteriophage MS2 RNA: primary and secondary structure of replicase gene.”

From New York Times • Dec. 16, 2009