12.2: Introduction to Transcription
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Outline the process of eukaryotic transcription
DNA is copied into RNA in a process called genetic transcription. To transcribe means to “put down something in writing.” The information in DNA is transcribed—or rewritten—into a smaller version (RNA) that can be used by the cell.
What You’ll Learn to Do
- Understand the basic steps in the transcription of DNA into RNA
- Describe the role of RNA polymerase
- Understand the difference between pre-RNA and mRNA
- Describe RNA post-translational modification and its purpose
Learning Activities
The learning activities for this section include the following:
- Steps of Genetic Transcription
- RNA Polymerase
- pre-RNA and mRNA
- RNA Post-Translational Modification
- Self Check: Transcription
Contributors and Attributions
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- Authored by: Shelli Carter and Lumen Learning. Provided by: Lumen Learning. License: CC BY: Attribution
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- Transcription of DNA to RNA. Provided by: CK-12. Located at: www.ck12.org/biology/Transcription-of-DNA-to-RNA/lesson/Transcription-of-DNA-to-RNA-BIO/. License: CC BY-NC: Attribution-NonCommercial