What Does mRNA Mean?
Definition of mRNA
mRNA means "Messenger Ribonucleic Acid." It carries genetic instructions from DNA to the cell's protein-making machinery, directing the synthesis of proteins.A Biological Text Message
mRNA takes the DNA blueprint stored in a cell's nucleus and delivers it to the body's protein-making machinery, which then assemble the actual proteins that keep you alive. In everyday conversation, mRNA has become a buzzword thanks to COVID-19 vaccines, where synthetic mRNA trains the immune system to recognize a virus without giving you the virus itself.Image for mRNA
"Messenger Ribonucleic Acid" carries genetic instructions from DNA.
Summary of Key Points
| mRNA | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Messenger Ribonucleic Acid |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  5: Extremely difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults |
Example of mRNA Used in a Text
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