Why Is the Synthesis of MRNA a Central Issue for All

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Essay

Why is the synthesis of mRNA a central issue for all viruses? How do different types of viruses achieve this goal?

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Definitions:

ATP Production

The process of generating adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell's main energy currency, through cellular respiration or photosynthesis.

Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

Chemical reactions involving the transfer of electrons between two substances, altering their oxidation states and energy levels.

Metabolism

Sum of all the chemical reactions that take place in the body, consisting of anabolism and catabolism. Cellular metabolism refers specifically to the chemical reactions within cells.

Chemical Reactions

Processes in which substances, called reactants, transform into different substances, called products, through the breaking and forming of chemical bonds.