Q. What is the expanded form of the term ‘mRNA’ that has been widely discussed since the beginning of the pandemic? (69th BPSC Prelims 2023)
(A) Messenger Ribonucleic Acid
(B) Mutant Ribonucleic Acid
(C) Modified Ribonucleic Acid
(D) Mnemonic Ribonucleic Acid
Answer: A
Messenger RNA (abbreviated mRNA) is a type of single-stranded RNA involved in protein synthesis. The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a spotlight on messenger RNA (mRNA)—the molecule that carries a cell’s instructions for making proteins.
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