2. How does the genetic code in the DNA get passed on to the mRNA?

Trevor Clarke asked Feb 24, 2023

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2. How does the genetic code in the DNA get passed on to the
mRNA?

Trevor Clarke asked Feb 24, 2023

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The double helix of DNA unwinds and an enzyme, RNA polymerase, builds the mRNA using the DNA as a template.

Taras Lukavyi answered Feb 28, 2023

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