transcriptase

Noun

Meaning

the enzyme that copies DNA into RNA

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

opposite reverse contrary reversed inverse reversal inversely backslash RNA polymerase downside nrtis non-nucleoside

Antonyms

same similar fine line slight difference as alike as two peas in a pod as indicated
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Hypernyms

polymerase

Phrases with the word

telomere reverse transcriptase reverse transcriptase inhibitors

Examples

An improved knowledge of the action of reverse transcriptase has led to better nucleoside analogues to treat HIV infections. Source: Internet

By inserting eukaryotic mRNA for insulin production along with reverse transcriptase into bacteria, the mRNA could be inserted into the prokaryote's genome. Source: Internet

For example, scientists have successfully constructed RNA that copies itself in an "environment" that is a solution of RNA monomers and transcriptase. Source: Internet

First of all, the reverse transcriptase synthesizes viral DNA from viral RNA, and then from newly made complementary DNA strand. Source: Internet

For example, the gag gene is translated into molecules of the capsid protein, the pol gene is translated into molecules of reverse transcriptase, and the env gene is translated into molecules of the envelope protein. Source: Internet

However these drugs can quickly become ineffective due to the fact that the gene sequences that code for the protease and the reverse transcriptase quickly mutate. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

transcribing skills transcript transcript region transcripted transcription transcription factor