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How is the base sequence, divided into codons? There is nothing in the backbone of the nucleic acid, which is perfectly regular, to show us how to group the bases into codons.
Francis Crick

Meaning of "nucleic acid" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NUCLEIC ACID

nucleic acid  [njuːˈkliːɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NUCLEIC ACID

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Nucleic acid is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NUCLEIC ACID MEAN IN ENGLISH?

nucleic acid

Nucleic acid

Nucleic acids are polymeric macromolecules, or large biological molecules, essential for all known forms of life. Nucleic acids, which include DNA and RNA, are made from monomers known as nucleotides. Each nucleotide has three components: a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base. If the sugar is deoxyribose, the polymer is DNA. If the sugar is ribose, the polymer is RNA. Together with proteins, nucleic acids are the most important biological macromolecules; each is found in abundance in all living things, where they function in encoding, transmitting and expressing genetic information—in other words, information is conveyed through the nucleic acid sequence, or the order of nucleotides within a DNA or RNA molecule. Strings of nucleotides strung together in a specific sequence are the mechanism for storing and transmitting hereditary, or genetic, information via protein synthesis. Nucleic acids were discovered by Friedrich Miescher in 1869.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NUCLEIC ACID


amenorrheic
æˌmɛnəˈriːɪk
apnoeic
æpˈniːɪk
caseic
keɪˈsiːɪk
choreic
kɒˈriːɪk
diarrheic
ˌdaɪəˈriːɪk
diarrhoeic
ˌdaɪəˈriːɪk
dyspneic
dɪspˈniːɪk
dyspnoeic
dɪspˈniːɪk
eupnoeic
juːpˈniːɪk
gonorrheic
ˌɡɒnəˈriːɪk
mythopoeic
ˌmɪθəʊˈpiːɪk
oleic
əʊˈliːɪk
onomatopoeic
ˌɒnəmætəˈpiːɪk
ricinoleic
ˌrɪsɪnˈəʊliːɪk
seborrheic
ˌsebəˈriːɪk
seborrhoeic
ˌsɛbəˈriːɪk
syngeneic
ˌsɪndʒɪˈniːɪk
theic
ˈθiːɪk
ureic
jʊˈriːɪk
zoogloeic
ˌzəʊəˈɡliːɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NUCLEIC ACID

nuclearisation
nuclearise
nuclearization
nuclearize
nuclease
nucleate
nucleating agent
nucleation
nucleator
nuclei
nuclein
nucleinic acid
nucleocapsid
nucleoid
nucleolar
nucleolate
nucleolated
nucleole
nucleoli
nucleolus

WORDS THAT END LIKE NUCLEIC ACID

acetic acid
acid
adipic acid
amino acid
ascorbic acid
carboxylic acid
citric acid
essential amino acid
fatty acid
folic acid
gamma-aminobutyric acid
hyaluronic acid
hydrochloric acid
hydroxy acid
lactic acid
lysergic acid
nonessential amino acid
omega-3 fatty acid
sulfuric acid
trichloroacetic acid
uric acid

Synonyms and antonyms of nucleic acid in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «nucleic acid» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NUCLEIC ACID

Find out the translation of nucleic acid to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of nucleic acid from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «nucleic acid» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

核酸
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ácido nucleico
570 millions of speakers

English

nucleic acid
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

न्यूक्लिक एसिड
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحمض النووي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

нуклеиновой кислоты
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ácido nucleico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিউক্লিয়াস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

l´acide nucléique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Nukleus
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nukleinsäure
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

核酸
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

핵산
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Inti
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

acid nucleic
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கருக்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

केंद्रके
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

esaslar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

acido nucleico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kwas nukleinowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нуклеїнової кислоти
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

acid nucleic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

νουκλεϊκό οξύ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nukleïensuur
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

nukleinsyra
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nukleinsyre
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of nucleic acid

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NUCLEIC ACID»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about nucleic acid

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3 QUOTES WITH «NUCLEIC ACID»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word nucleic acid.
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Francis Crick
It seems likely that most if not all the genetic information in any organism is carried by nucleic acid - usually by DNA, although certain small viruses use RNA as their genetic material.
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Francis Crick
It now seems certain that the amino acid sequence of any protein is determined by the sequence of bases in some region of a particular nucleic acid molecule.
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Francis Crick
How is the base sequence, divided into codons? There is nothing in the backbone of the nucleic acid, which is perfectly regular, to show us how to group the bases into codons.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NUCLEIC ACID»

Discover the use of nucleic acid in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to nucleic acid and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Nucleic Acid Amplification Technologies: Application to ...
This book is designed for all biomedical scientists interested in the application of molecular biology to clinical diagnosis."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Helen H. Lee, Stephen A. Morse, Ørjan Olsvik, 1997
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Nucleic acid techniques in bacterial systematics
A comprehensive laboratory manual written by specialists who have made significant contributions to developments of these techniques.
Erko Stackebrandt, M. Goodfellow, 1991
3
Methods for Studying Nucleic Acid/Drug Interactions
Perhaps more importantly, this book was written to inspire young scientists to continue to advance these methods into fruition, especially in light of current capabilities for assay miniaturization and enhanced sensitivity using ...
Meni Wanunu, Yitzhak Tor, 2011
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Nucleic Acids in Chemistry and Biology
The text is supported by an extensive list of references, making it a definitive reference source. This authoritative book presents topics in an integrated manner and readable style.
G. Michael Blackburn, 2006
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Pharmaceutical Perspectives of Nucleic Acid-Based Therapy
The book also addresses the influence of a viable gene expression system on disease by controlling gene regulation, transcription, translation and replication.
Ram I. Mahato, Sung Wan Kim, 2003
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Fluorescent Energy Transfer Nucleic Acid Probes: Designs and ...
The first comprehensive treatment of energy transfer (ET) nucleic acid probes.
Vladimir V. Didenko, 2006
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Introduction to Biophysical Methods for Protein and Nucleic ...
The first of its kind, Introduction to Biophysical Methods for Protein and Nucleic Acid Research serves as a text for the experienced researcher and student requiring an introduction to the field.
Jay A. Glasel, Murray P. Deutscher, 1995
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Protein-nucleic Acid Interactions: Structural Biology
Written by a team of experts, this book bridges the gap between the DNA- and RNA- views of protein-nucleic acid recognition which are often treated as separate fields.
Phoebe A. Rice, Carl C. Correll, 2008
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Protocols for Nucleic Acid Analysis by Nonradioactive Probes
This volume offers guide chapters on nucleic acid extractions, preparation of nucleic acid blots and labeling of nucleic acids with non-radioactive haptens.
Elena Hilario, John Mackay, 2007
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Nucleic Acid Testing for Human Disease
This book discusses RNA expression profiling and laboratory issues such as the need for proper validation of tests intended for routine use.
Attila Lorincz, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NUCLEIC ACID»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term nucleic acid is used in the context of the following news items.
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Standardization of pathologic evaluation and reporting of …
In some centers, sentinel lymph nodes are assessed by molecular assays (e.g., one-step nucleic acid amplification) without any morphological ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
2
Interfacial assembly of mesoporous nanopyramids as ultrasensitive …
Article | PubMed |; Freeman, R., Finder, T. & Willner, I. Multiplexed analysis of Hg2+ and Ag+ ions by nucleic acid functionalized CdSe/ZnS ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
3
Innovations in cleanrooms and environmental monitoring
... items are typically sterilised using gamma rays (electromagnetic irradiation), which kill microorganisms by destroying cellular nucleic acid(8). «Financial Express, Jul 15»
4
Food safety research highlights plus IFT and Process Expo
It works on microorganisms by destroying nucleic acid and disrupting DNA. Sablani and colleagues exposed apples, pears, strawberries, ... «FoodQualityNews.com, Jul 15»
5
Synthetic biology: Six pack and stack
In terms of nucleic acid functionality, the teams led by Benner and Hirao have both shown that augmented alphabets may have binding and ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
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Roche Reports 9 Percent Rise in Molecular Dx Sales for H1 2015
... tests during the last six months, the cobas DPX test for parvovirus B19 and hepatitis A virus and the cobas HBV quantitative nucleic acid test. «GenomeWeb, Jul 15»
7
“Gangen” with Virologist Luis Perez Villarreal | Suzan Mazur
What you're really talking about is an infectious, transmissible nucleic acid that doesn't necessarily encode something. But whether it arose on ... «Scoop.co.nz, Jul 15»
8
TrovaGene, Inc. (NASDAQ:TROV) Analyst Rating Update
... of urine-based nucleic acid tests for patient/disease screening and monitoring. The Company's novel tests predominantly use transrenal DNA ... «Investor Newswire, Jul 15»
9
Human Identification Market – Global Size, Share, Industry Growth …
Increasing number of mergers and acquisitions of nucleic acid isolation and extraction consumables manufacturing companies and rapid ... «Medgadget.com, Jul 15»
10
Q&A: Charles Carter, Catalysts and the Beginning of Life
... transport protein I realized that beta sheets in all proteins twisted in a direction that matched the shape of nucleic acid double helices. «Laboratory Equipment, Jul 15»

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