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The Structure of mRNA (messenger RNA)

mRNA, or messenger RNA, is a type of RNA molecule functioning to carry genetic information from DNA to ribosomes. The information as a transcript is translated by ribosomes into a protein. mRNA basically is a linear sequence of nucleotides (the…

What is Outcrossing?

In genetics, outcrossing refers to the breeding of two individuals that are not closely related or those who come from different populations. This is in contrast to inbreeding that involves breeding individuals that are closely related. In plants, outcrossing can…