peptide nucleic acid en · NOUN
Meanings
- A synthetic organic polymer similar to DNA or RNA; the sugar backbone of nucleic acids is replaced by N-(2-aminoethyl)-glycine linked through peptide bonds - considered a possible precursor to RNA
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| peptide nucleic acids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
threose nucleic acid · deoxyribonucleic acid · glycol nucleic acid · nucleic acid · ribonucleic acid