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Ch. 3 The Cell
Chapter 3, Problem 3.1e

Write a single sentence, using no more than 25 words, to summarize each of the following cellular processes:


e. Transcription

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Transcription is the process where the DNA sequence in a gene is copied into mRNA, which carries the information needed for protein synthesis.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Transcription

Transcription is the process by which the genetic information in DNA is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA), which serves as a template for protein synthesis.
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RNA Polymerase

RNA polymerase is the enzyme responsible for synthesizing RNA from the DNA template during transcription, ensuring the correct sequence of nucleotides is formed.
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Gene Expression

Gene expression refers to the process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize functional gene products, primarily proteins, influencing cellular function and phenotype.
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