Term: transcription: (genetics) the organic process whereby the DNA sequence in a gene is copied into mRNA; the process whereby a base sequence of messenger RNA is synthesized on a template of complementary DNA
Candidate hypernym: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) → 1
Candidate hypernym: bodily process: an organic process that takes place in the body → 0
Candidate hypernym: nacho: a tortilla chip topped with cheese and chili-pepper and broiled → 0
Candidate hypernym: potassium: a light soft silver-white metallic element of the alkali metal group; oxidizes rapidly in air and reacts violently with water; is abundant in nature in combined forms occurring in sea water and in carnallite and kainite and sylvite → 0
Candidate hypernym: guereza: a colobus monkey with a reddish brown coat and white silky fringes down both sides of the body → 0
Candidate hypernym: state's attorney: a prosecuting attorney for a state → 0
Candidate hypernym: infernal: an inhabitant of Hell → 0
Candidate hypernym: steam heat: a heating system in which steam is generated in boilers and piped to radiators → 0
Candidate hypernym: kalotermes: type genus of Kalotermitidae; termites destructive of wood and living trees → 0
Candidate hypernym: employee savings plan: a plan that allows employees to contribute to an investment pool managed the employer → 0
Candidate hypernym: sphenisciform seabird: flightless cold-water seabirds: penguins → 0