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plural mRNAs
Definition of mRNA
: messenger rna
Microarrays that identify thousands of active genes at a time are now a standard tool for biologists. They detect the mRNAs produced by active genes. — New Scientist
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“MRNA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mRNA. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of mRNA was in 1961
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