1. DNA replication - This is the process where a cell makes an identical copy of its DNA before gene expression can occur.
2. Transcription - This step involves the synthesis of RNA molecules from the DNA template using the enzyme RNA polymerase.
3. Splicing - This is the process where non-coding regions called introns are removed from the initial RNA transcript, leaving only the exons.
4. mRNA export - After splicing, the mRNA molecule is exported from the nucleus to the cytoplasm, where it can be used for translation.
5. Translation - This step takes place in the cytoplasm and involves the conversion of the mRNA sequence into an amino acid chain using ribosomes and tRNA molecules.
6. Folding - Once the amino acid chain is formed, the protein must undergo a specific folding process to adopt its functional shape.
use the word bank to label the steps in gene expression
DNA pointing to RNA pointing to mRNA pointing to mRNA pointing to a.a. chain pointing to protein
Word bank:translation, dna, folding, amino acids, splicing, export, translation, dna replication, transcription
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