The DNA is situated in the nucleus, organized into chromosomes. Every cell must contain the genetic information and the DNA is therefore duplicated before a cell divides (replication). When proteins are needed, the corresponding genes are transcribed into RNA (transcription). The RNA is first processed so that non-coding parts are removed (processing) and is then transported out of the nucleus (transport). Outside the nucleus, the proteins are built based upon the code in the RNA (translation).
| Date Of Record Release | 2009-09-02 15:44:48 |
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| Description | The DNA is situated in the nucleus, organized into chromosomes. Every cell must contain the genetic information and the DNA is therefore duplicated before a cell divides (replication). When proteins are needed, the corresponding genes are transcribed into RNA (transcription). The RNA is first processed so that non-coding parts are removed (processing) and is then transported out of the nucleus (transport). Outside the nucleus, the proteins are built based upon the code in the RNA (translation). |
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| Source | Nobel Foundation |
| Keyword | DNA, RNA, Ribonucleic acid, Medicine, Research |
| Date Of Record Creation | 2009-09-02 15:35:17 |
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| Date Last Modified | 2010-03-14 18:38:48 |
| Language | English |