Pronunciation of 'Ribonucleic acid'
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is a molecule essential for various biological roles, including coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes. It is pronounced as 'raɪboʊˈnuːkleɪɪk ˈæsɪd' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'ribonucleic acid' originates from the combination of 'ribose' (a sugar molecule) and 'nucleic acid,' referring to its role in genetic material.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is a molecule involved in genetic coding, decoding, regulation, and expression.
Pronounced as 'RYE-boh-NOO-klee-ik ASS-id.' 'Rye' as in 'rye bread,' 'boh' as in 'bow,' 'noo' as in 'new,' 'klee' as in 'glee,' 'ik' as in 'ick,' 'ass' as in 'mass,' and 'id' as in 'did.'