Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given : An mRNA molecule is produced by
A
replication
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B
transcription
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C
duplication
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D
translation
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Solution
The correct option is B transcription A nascent RNA molecule is formed by the process of transcription. In eukaryotes, the RNA formed has a split gene arrangement and thus, requires further processing such as splicing, polyadenylation etc. The transcriptional product, that is the RNA, ultimately formed is a messenger RNA.