Phenomena and Processes

Genetic Transcription

The biosynthesis of RNA carried out on a template of DNA. The biosynthesis of DNA from an RNA template is called REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION.

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The biosynthesis of RNA carried out on a template of DNA. The biosynthesis of DNA from an RNA template is called REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION.

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1 entry terms
  • Transcription, Genetic

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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1973

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  • RNA, Messenger (1966-1972)

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  1. G02.111.873w
  2. G05.297w.700w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Genetic Transcription. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014158. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014158
  2. Genetic Transcription. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcription_(biology)
  3. Genetic Transcription. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q177900