Glossary
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 12:24 AM
Site: Open Learning
Course: Understanding antibiotic resistance (UAR_1)
Glossary: Glossary
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rapid diagnosticsMedical diagnostic test that is quick and provides a rapid read-out that can be used to diagnose the patient. |
reactive oxygen species (ROS)Chemically reactive chemical compounds containing oxygen, for example hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). They can damage DNA and proteins. |
replicationThe synthesis of an exact copy of a DNA molecule. |
resistance breakersDrugs that do not kill bacteria themselves but, when co-administered with a failing antibiotic, can overcome resistance. |
ribosomeA structure in the cell where proteins are made. Each ribosome consists of a large and a small subunit which have distinct roles in protein synthesis. |
RNA (ribonucleic acid)A type of nucleic acid. Serves as an intermediate in the conversion of genetic information, encoded in DNA, into a protein. |