RNA polymerase II molecule
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RNA polymerase II molecule
RNA polymerase II. Computer model showing the secondary structure of the enzyme RNA polymerase II. The molecule comprises 12 subunits. This enzyme synthesises a complementary mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) strand from a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) during a process called transcription. It recognises a start sign on the DNA strand and then moves along the strand building the mRNA until it reaches a stop sign. mRNA is the intermediary between DNA and its protein product
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Alpha Helix Beta Sheet Computer Model Enzyme Genetic Helices Mrna Ribonucleic Acid Rna Pol Secondary Structure Sheets Bio Chemistry Biochemical Computer Artwork Genetics Molecular Molecular Model Protein
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a computer-generated model of the RNA polymerase II molecule, revealing its intricate secondary structure. Comprising 12 subunits, this enzyme plays a crucial role in the process of transcription by synthesizing messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) from a DNA strand. The significance of mRNA lies in its function as an intermediary between DNA and protein production. In this visually stunning artwork, we witness the alpha helices and beta sheets that form the building blocks of this molecular machinery. As RNA polymerase II commences its task, it recognizes a start sign on the DNA strand before embarking on a journey along its length. With each step forward, it diligently constructs the complementary mRNA until it encounters a stop sign. The image not only highlights the complex nature of genetic processes but also emphasizes their importance in biochemical pathways. By unraveling these fundamental mechanisms at such minute scales, scientists gain invaluable insights into how life itself is orchestrated at a molecular level. Created by Science Photo Library's team of talented artists and biochemists, this illustration serves as both an educational tool and an artistic masterpiece. It encapsulates our fascination with genetics while reminding us of humanity's relentless pursuit to understand the intricacies that govern our existence.
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