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Definition of Messenger rna
1. Noun. The template for protein synthesis; the form of RNA that carries information from DNA in the nucleus to the ribosome sites of protein synthesis in the cell.
Definition of Messenger rna
1. Noun. (biochemistry) RNA that encodes and carries information from DNA during transcription to sites of protein synthesis to undergo translation in order to yield a protein. ¹
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Medical Definition of Messenger rna
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Messenger Rna
Literary usage of Messenger rna
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Inside the Cell by Maya Pines (1990)
"There are several forms of RNA, including messenger RNA, transfer RNA, and
ribosomal RNA (all involved in protein synthesis), as well as several small RNA's ..."
2. Glossary of HIV/Aids-related Terms edited by Barry Leonard (1995)
"TRANSCRIPTION: The process of constructing a messenger RNA molecule using a DNA
molecule as a template with the resulting transfer of genetic information to ..."
3. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"Nakada and Magasanik estimated the concentration of lac messenger RNA (mRNA) by
the capacity of cells to synthesize /î-galactosidase after removal of the ..."
4. Gene Expression in Field Crops: Bibliography January 1991-November 1992 edited by Janet Saunders, Robert D. Warmbrodt (1995)
"Language: English Descriptors: Oryza sativa; Genes; Plant proteins; Nucleotide
sequences; Amino acid sequences; Roots; Introns; Exons; Messenger RNA ..."
5. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (1903)
"Cortisol is thought to induce PEPCK synthesis by stimulating DNA transcription
and production of new messenger RNA, while dibutyryl cyclic AMP is believed ..."