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 'raɪboʊˌnjuːkleɪɪk ˈæsɪd' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'ribonucleic acid' originates from 'ribose,' a sugar, and 'nucleic acid,' which refers to its role in the cell nucleus.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is a molecule involved in genetic coding, decoding, regulation, and expression.
Pronounced as 'RYE-boh-new-KLAY-ik ASS-id'. 'Rye' as in 'rye bread,' 'boh' as in 'bow,' 'new' as in 'new,' 'klay' as in 'clay,' and 'ik' as in 'ick.' Stress is placed on 'RYE' and 'ASS.'