Transcription and Messenger RNA

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Flashcards covering key concepts related to transcription and the formation of messenger RNA.

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Transcription

The process of synthesizing complementary RNA from a DNA template.

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RNA polymerase

The enzyme that unwinds and unzips DNA to synthesize mRNA during transcription.

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mRNA (Messenger RNA)

A polynucleotide molecule that is complementary to a section of DNA and is produced during transcription.

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Nucleus

The cellular structure where transcription occurs, and mRNA is synthesized.

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Cytoplasm

The area of the cell where mRNA travels to after being synthesized in the nucleus.