6.1 Transcription

During transcription, the template strand is read and used to make the messenger RNA (mRNA) by complementary base pairing.

The mRNA formed has a sequence that is identical to the coding strand of the gene except that thymine on the DNA gene is replaced by uracil on the mRNA.

The process of transcription occurs at the nucleus.

As there are 24 bases shown on the mRNA and each triplet of base represent 1 codon. There are a total of 8 codons represented by the mRNA.

Once the mRNA is synthesised, it leaves the nucleus via the nuclear pores.