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    Dr. Katalin Karik贸 and Dr. Drew Weissman, both of the

    University of Pennsylvania, achieved their breakthrough by harnessing the power of genetic material mRNA, what does m stands for in mRNA?
    A Messenger Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Material Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Master Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Mitochondrial Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Miosis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Messenger RNA (mRNA) is a subtype of RNA. An mRNA molecule carries a portion of the DNA code to other parts of the cell for processing. mRNA is created during transcription. During the transcription process, a single strand of DNA is decoded by RNA polymerase, and mRNA is synthesized.

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