Transcript

Pronunciation
/TRAN-skript/
Category
Molecular Biology
Singular
Transcript
Plural
Transcripts

Definition

A copy of a DNA sequence or RNA molecule that has been transcribed from DNA. Often refers to the RNA copy produced during transcription.

Etymology

From Latin 'transcribere', meaning 'to copy'.

Example

The transcript of the gene for insulin was analyzed to identify mutations.

Related Terms