Messenger Ribonucleic Acid Collection

mRNA capping apparatus F006 / 9694
mRNA capping apparatus. Molecular model of the Cet-1-Ceg1 mRNA capping apparatus

70S ribosome, molecular model F006 / 9651
70S ribosome, molecular model. Ribosomes are composed of protein and RNA (ribonucleic acid). In bacteria each ribosome consists of a small (30S) subunit and a large (50S) subunit

70S ribosome, molecular model F006 / 9638
70S ribosome. Molecular model of a 70S ribosome complex containing a Shine-Dalgarno helix, the point of mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) binding

DNA transcription, molecular model F006 / 9584
DNA transcription. Molecular model of the enzyme RNA polymerase II synthesising a mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) strand from a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) template

RNA polymerase molecule F006 / 9475
RNA polymerase. Molecular model of RNA polymerase (beige) transcribing a strand of mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid, pink) from a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) template (red and blue)

DNA transcription, molecular model F006 / 9424
DNA transcription. Molecular model of the enzyme RNA polymerase II synthesising a mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) strand from a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) template

DNA transcription, molecular model F006 / 9368
DNA transcription. Molecular model of the enzyme RNA polymerase II synthesising a mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) strand from a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) template

Ribosome, artwork F006 / 9206
Computer artwork of a ribosome. Ribosomes are protein particles that are found in cell cytoplasm. Each ribosome has a large and a small subunit

Ribosome, artwork F006 / 9194
Computer artwork of a ribosome. Ribosomes are protein particles that are found in cell cytoplasm. Each ribosome has a large and a small subunit

Bacterial ribosome and protein synthesis. Molecular model showing a bacterial ribosome reading an mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) strand (blue) and synthesising a protein

Stressed cells (image 2 of 2). Immunofluorescent light micrograph of stressed kidney cells. Stress is caused by chemicals, UV light, viral infection and heat shock. The cell enters an emergency mode

Sperm fertilising an egg, artwork
Sperm fertilising an egg. Cutaway artwork of a human sperm cell (spermatozoon) penetrating an egg cells (ovum) thick outer layer (zona pellucida). The egg cells membrane is at top right

RNA polymerase alpha subunit
RNA polymerase. Molecular model of the alpha subunit of RNA polymerase (purple) with a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, pink and green)

Ribosome and mRNA
Ribosome protein and mRNA. Computer artwork of a protein (L30, spirals) from the large subunit of a yeast ribosome, complexed with messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA, cylindrical strand)

Antibiotic mechanism of action, artwork
Antibiotic mechanism of action. Computer artwork showing the sites where two different families of antibiotics exert their effects on messenger RNA (mRNA)

mRNA leaving the nucleus, artwork. mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid, orange) is the intermediary molecule between DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and its protein product

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"Messenger Ribonucleic Acid: Unveiling the Blueprint of Life" In the intricate world of molecular biology, messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) takes center stage as a crucial player in the process of gene expression. With its capacious potential and remarkable capabilities, mRNA serves as an essential link between DNA and protein synthesis. The mRNA capping apparatus (F006 / 9694) stands as a sentinel at the beginning of this fascinating journey. It adds a protective cap to the nascent mRNA molecule, shielding it from degradation and ensuring its safe passage through cellular machinery. As our gaze shifts towards the bustling realm of translation, we encounter the awe-inspiring 70S ribosome (F006 / 9651 & F006 / 9638). This molecular model orchestrates protein synthesis with precision and finesse, decoding instructions encoded within mRNA strands to assemble amino acids into functional proteins. But let us not forget that before translation can commence, DNA transcription must occur. The intricate dance between RNA polymerase molecule (F006 / 9475) and DNA transcription (F006 / 9584 & F006 / 9424 & F006 / 9368) sets off a cascade of events where genetic information is transcribed from DNA into complementary mRNA sequences. Artistic renditions such as Ribosome artwork (F006 / 9206 & F006/9194) capture both the elegance and complexity involved in translating these messages into tangible proteins. These masterpieces depict how ribosomes diligently read each codon on mRNA strands while recruiting transfer RNAs carrying specific amino acids to construct polypeptide chains. Beyond their fundamental role in protein synthesis lies another captivating aspect – bacterial ribosomes' involvement in stressed cells. In times of adversity or nutrient scarcity, these resilient organisms adapt by modulating their translational machinery to prioritize survival over growth. Lastly, we delve into one of life's most miraculous moments – the fertilization of an egg by a sperm.