replicase
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of replicase
First recorded in 1960–65; replic(ate) + -ase
Example Sentences
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While the researchers could not determine the structure of the replicase "in-action" while actively copying RNA, it was possible to build a model for RNA-based RNA copying that is consistent with all experimental data.
From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2024
However, the ancient replicase appears to have been lost in time and its role in modern biology has been taken over by more efficient protein machines.
From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2024
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
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
“Complete nucleotide sequence of bacteriophage MS2 RNA: primary and secondary structure of replicase gene.”
From New York Times • Dec. 16, 2009
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