RNA: Ribonucleic acid; the nucleic acid in which the sugar is ribose, constituting the genetic material in the RNA viruses and playing a role in the flow of genetic information. RNA serves as a template for protein synthesis.
Zinc is essential for cell multiplication and for DNA and RNA synthesis. It modulates the activity of several membrane enzymes thus improving the integrity of the cell membrane structure.
See also: Alcohol, DNA, Extract, Active, Astringent
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