Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

a-site

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.22 in modern English

Syllables
a-site
IPA
5
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A binding site for tRNA in the ribosome, activating first (before the P-site and the E-site).

Etymology

Abbreviation of aminoacyl.

Inflected Forms

A-sites (plural)

Questions

What does a-site mean?
A binding site for tRNA in the ribosome, activating first (before the P-site and the E-site).
Where does a-site come from?
Abbreviation of aminoacyl.

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