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Transcription: The First Step in Protein Synthesis - Investigating the Conversion of DNA into RNA
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What is the primary function of transcription in the context of protein synthesis?
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To convert DNA into RNA
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Transcription is the process by which the genetic information encoded in DNA is copied into a complementary RNA molecule. This RNA molecule, known as messenger RNA (mRNA), carries the genetic code from the nucleus to the ribosomes, where it is used to direct protein synthesis.