Biology A-Level
pre-mRNA
What pre-mRNA means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of pre-mRNA
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Transcription copies the whole gene, introns and exons alike, producing this.
Topics that use pre-mRNA
- DNA and protein synthesis (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- alternative splicing
- clover-leaf shape
- codons and anticodons
- complementary base pairing
- genome
- introns and exons
- Lack of splicing
- nuclear pore
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