Gene expression is the process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize functional proteins. It begins with transcription, where the DNA sequence of a gene is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA) in the nucleus. This mRNA then travels to the ribosome, where translation occurs, converting the nucleotide sequence of the mRNA into a corresponding amino acid sequence to form a protein. Finally, the newly synthesized protein folds into its functional shape and may undergo further modifications before performing its role in the cell.
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In 3–5 sentences, construct a summary of the process of gene expression, starting with DNA and ending with proteins
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