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How much of a chromosome is copied into rna during transcription?

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Answer: How many genes are copied during transcription?

The stretch of DNA transcribed into an RNA molecule is called a transcription unit and encodes at least one gene. If the gene encodes a protein, the transcription produces messenger RNA (mRNA); the mRNA, in turn, serves as a template for the protein's synthesis through translation.

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