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Mrna has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

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

"The mRNA molecule acts as a temporary copy of genetic instructions, traveling from the nucleus to the ribosome to direct the assembly of new proteins."

2

Initialism of messenger RNA.

"The laboratory report listed mrna as an alternative spelling for messenger ribonucleic acid."

3

Alternative form of mRNA

In plain English: mRNA is a type of molecule that carries genetic instructions from DNA to help cells make proteins.

"Scientists rushed to create an mRNA vaccine after discovering that its code could instruct cells to make protective proteins against the virus."

Example Sentences
"Scientists rushed to create an mRNA vaccine after discovering that its code could instruct cells to make protective proteins against the virus." noun
"The doctor explained that our bodies use mRNA to build proteins from instructions in DNA." noun
"Scientists are developing new vaccines based on synthetic mrna technology." noun
"This breakthrough in mrna research has changed how we treat certain diseases." noun
See Also
nrna dan mrnas rna splicing polyribosome mdna polyadenylic acid sense strand
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
ribonucleic acid
Rhyming Words
rna vrna urna grna trna lrna nrna srna erna rrna merna mirna airna lhrna sgrna pgrna pirna sirna verna lmrna
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