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A sample section of RNA bases (upper row) paired with DNA bases (lower row).


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A sample section of RNA bases (upper row) paired with DNA bases (lower row). When this base-pairing happens, RNA uses uracil (yellow) instead of thymine to pair with adenine (green) in the DNA templat
A sample section of RNA bases (upper row) paired with DNA bases (lower row). When this base-pairing happens, RNA uses uracil (yellow) instead of thymine to pair with adenine (green) in the DNA template below.

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During the process of transcription, DNA is converted to RNA, a complex molecule that is able to carry genetic information outside of the cell's nucleus. This page guides you through the biochemical steps of this process.

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