The intricacies of the DNA structure are fascinating. Two of its key components are the coding strand and the template strand, each with its unique properties and functions.
Your Total Savings ₹4120 What is mRNA?
Messenger RNA or mRNA is a single unit of an RNA sequence that is complementary to a DNA molecule. They act as messengers in carrying information from DNA to the cytoplasm. Thus, they serve as a template for protein synthesis.
What is a transcription process?
DNA makes its own copies and code for RNA by a process called transcription. Later, these RNA codes for proteins by the process of translation.
What is protein synthesis?
The ribosomes produce proteins based on the information provided by the mRNA. The mRNA molecule translates to form an amino acid sequence, which acts as a building block for proteins. The interaction by which the mRNA codes for a specific protein is known as protein synthesis or translation.