What is the product of transcription?

Transcription is the process by which a cell converts DNA into RNA. This process is carried out by RNA polymerase enzymes. Transcription is important because it is the first step in gene expression and is necessary for the translation of genetic information to form proteins.

During transcription, a DNA strand is used as a template to create a complementary RNA molecule. The RNA molecule is synthesized in the 5' to 3' direction and contains the same information as the DNA template, with the exception of uracil replacing thymine.

The product of transcription is called messenger RNA (mRNA). mRNA carries the genetic information from the DNA in the cell's nucleus to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm, where it is used as a template for protein synthesis. In this way, transcription plays a key role in the regulation of gene expression and the production of proteins necessary for cell function and survival.