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Gene for desired polypeptide unwinds and unzips as DNA helicase breaks hydrogen bonds between complementary bases.
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Free RNA nucleotides bind to exposed complementary bases (U with A) on the template strand using RNA polymerase to build the sugar phosphate backbone.
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mRNA complementary to template strand is formed, and leaves nucleus through nuclear pore.
