RNA, Ribosomal, 16S

Constituent of 30S subunit prokaryotic ribosomes containing 1600 nucleotides and 21 proteins. 16S rRNA is involved in initiation of polypeptide synthesis.

Year introduced: 1991(1988)

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Tree Number(s): D13.444.735.686.670

MeSH Unique ID: D012336

Entry Terms:

• 16S rRNA
• rRNA, 16S
• 16S Ribosomal RNA
• Ribosomal RNA, 16S
• RNA, 16S Ribosomal

Previous Indexing:

• RNA (1966-1970)
• RNA, Ribosomal (1971-1987)

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Nucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and Nucleosides
Nucleic Acids
RNA
RNA, Ribosomal
RNA, Ribosomal, 16S