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    GlossaryGene Transcription

    process where DNA is converted into RNA

    Gene transcription, also known simply as transcription, is the process by which a cell converts a segment of DNA into RNA. This is a crucial step in gene expression, where the information encoded in a gene is used to produce a functional product, typically a protein. During transcription, an enzyme called RNA polymerase reads the DNA sequence of a gene and synthesizes a complementary RNA strand, which can then be translated into a protein or serve other functions within the cell.

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