Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mRNA
Noun
/ˌɛm ɑːr ˈɛn eɪ/
Definition
mRNA stands for messenger ribonucleic acid, which is a type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.
Examples
- During the process of transcription, mRNA is created using a DNA template.
- Scientists are exploring the use of mRNA technology in vaccines to combat various diseases.
- The ribosomes read the mRNA sequence to assemble the corresponding amino acids into a protein.
Meaning
mRNA serves as a template for protein synthesis and plays a crucial role in translating the genetic code stored in DNA into functional proteins.
Synonyms
- messenger RNA
- coding RNA
- transcript
