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  • Understanding the Central Dogma: The Role of mRNA
    The molecule that completes the flow of information from DNA to protein is mRNA (messenger RNA).

    Here's a breakdown of the flow:

    1. DNA: Contains the genetic code for building proteins.

    2. Transcription: DNA is transcribed into mRNA. This means the DNA sequence is copied into a complementary mRNA sequence.

    3. mRNA: Carries the genetic code from the DNA in the nucleus to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm.

    4. Translation: The mRNA sequence is translated into a chain of amino acids (a polypeptide), which then folds into a functional protein.

    So, mRNA is the crucial intermediary that bridges the gap between DNA and protein synthesis.

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