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RNA & protein synthesis

RNA processing: definition

RNA processing converts eukaryotic primary transcripts into mature RNAs through capping, splicing, and more.

RNA processing converts eukaryotic primary transcripts into mature RNAs through capping, splicing, and more.

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Also known as: mRNA processing, splicing

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