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RNA
A usually single-stranded molecule found in cells that carries genetic information or helps produce proteins. RNA is the abbreviation for 'Ribonukleinsäure' (ribonucleic acid) and serves as the genetic material in some viruses.
Die RNA enthält die genetische Information für die Bildung bestimmter Proteine.
RNA contains the genetic information for the production of certain proteins.
| gender | feminine die |
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| genitive | der RNA |
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| nominative | die RNA | – |
| accusative | die RNA | – |
| dative | der RNA | – |
| genitive | der RNA | – |
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'RNA' is the internationally used abbreviation for 'Ribonukleinsäure' (ribonucleic acid). German scientific texts generally retain the abbreviation 'RNA', even though the full term is German.
Die RNA wurde im Labor aus den Zellen isoliert.
The RNA was isolated from the cells in the laboratory.
'RNA' is often used with verbs from laboratory and diagnostic terminology: 'RNA isolieren' (to isolate RNA), 'RNA analysieren' (to analyze RNA), 'RNA sequenzieren' (to sequence RNA), and 'RNA nachweisen' (to detect RNA).
Die Forschenden konnten die RNA des Virus in der Probe nachweisen.
The researchers were able to detect the virus's RNA in the sample.
'RNA' is mainly used in scientific texts on biology, medicine, and virology. In everyday language, the word usually comes up when discussing research, diagnostic testing, or viruses.
Für die Diagnose wurde die RNA aus einer Blutprobe analysiert.
RNA from a blood sample was analyzed to make the diagnosis.
