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SSU

SSU

1 8.0
A small part of a cell's protein-making machine and its RNA gene used to identify species
  • noun
  • Formal
: subunidad pequeña
  • The SSU ribosomal RNA gene is crucial for understanding the genetic diversity of microbial communities.

Examples

  • Researchers used SSU rDNA sequences to study the evolutionary relationships among different species.

  • In our study, we utilized SSU analysis to identify rare species within the environmental samples.

  • The SSU rRNA gene is commonly used in genetic studies.

  • Researchers analyzed the SSU sequence to identify different species in the sample.

  • Mutations in the SSU can affect how proteins are made in the cell.

  • The SSU is essential for protein synthesis.

  • Researchers study SSUs to understand ribosome function.

Synonyms

subunit
vsSSU
4 4.0

A smaller part of a larger thing that works with other parts, like a team or part of a protein

is the abbreviated form used especially in biology for that smaller part

Surface Forms

SSU singular
SSUs plural

Etymology

SSU is short for small subunit, with sub- meaning 'under', as in submarine, and unit meaning 'one part'. So SSU names a small 'part' that sits inside a larger machine in the cell, like the ribosome that makes proteins.