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  • mRNA and Protein Synthesis: How Messenger RNA Works
    mRNA carries the information for making proteins to the ribosomes.

    Here's why:

    * mRNA (messenger RNA): This type of RNA is a copy of a gene's DNA sequence. It contains the instructions for building a specific protein.

    * Ribosomes: These are cellular organelles responsible for protein synthesis. They read the mRNA sequence and use it as a blueprint to assemble amino acids into a protein chain.

    So, mRNA acts as a messenger, traveling from the nucleus (where DNA is stored) to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm, delivering the instructions for protein production.

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