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How does a gene become a protein? (Step by Step)

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transcription and translation

Step-by-step explanation:

A few genes produce regulatory molecules that help the cell assemble proteins.) The journey from gene to protein is complex and tightly controlled within each cell. It consists of two major steps: transcription and translation. Together,transcription and translation are known as gene expression.

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(Step by Step)

Step-by-step explanation:

The codes used to build a specific polypeptide chain is contained within the base sequence of DNA. A length of DNA that holds the code for a polypeptide chain is called a gene. Amino acids link together to form a polypeptide chain and then fold into a protein.

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