DNA TRANSCRIPTION

Transcription is the process by which the information in a strand of DNA is copied (transcribed) into a new molecule
of mRNA, which will carry the information needed for protein synthesis.

Ribonucleic Acid polymerase

As the DNA molecule opens,
enzyme binds and opens the
the RNA polymerase slides
DNA molecule that will be
along the DNA strand and links
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free RNA nucleotides that pair
with the nitrogenous bases of
the complementary DNA
strand.
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Example:

When the process of base pairing DNA strand: CCA ATT GGA
is completed, the RNA molecule RNA strand: GGU UAA CCU
breaks away as the DNA strands
rejoin. The RNA leaves the Note that Adenine in the DNA strand
bonds with Uracil.
nucleus and goes to the
cytoplasm.
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