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MRNA (Messenger RNA)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

mRNA is a type of RNA that carries instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

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