Overview
Messenger RNA (mRNA) is a vital molecule in the process of gene expression. It serves as a messenger that carries genetic information from DNA in the nucleus to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm, where proteins are synthesized. The process begins with transcription, where a specific segment of DNA is c...
Key Terms
Example: mRNA is a type of RNA that carries genetic information.
Example: During transcription, the gene is converted into mRNA.
Example: Translation occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.
Example: AUG is a codon that codes for Methionine.
Example: Ribosomes can be found free in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum.
Example: There are 20 different amino acids that combine to form proteins.
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Key Concepts
TranscriptionTranslationCodonsProtein Synthesis