Q NUCLEOSIDE
\kjˈuː njˈuːklɪˌɒsa͡ɪd], \kjˈuː njˈuːklɪˌɒsaɪd], \k_j_ˈuː n_j_ˈuː_k_l_ɪ__ˌɒ_s_aɪ_d]\
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A modified nucleoside which is present in the first position of the anticodon of tRNA-tyrosine, tRNA-histidine, tRNA-asparagine and tRNA-aspartic acid of many organisms. It is believed to play a role in the regulatory function of tRNA. Nucleoside Q can be further modified to nucleoside Q*, which has a mannose or galactose moiety linked to position 4 of its cyclopentenediol moiety.
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