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RNA Processing and Other Post-Transcriptional Modifications

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Nucleic Acids and Proteins in Plants II

Part of the book series: Encyclopedia of Plant Physiology ((922,volume 14 / B))

Abstract

RNA molecules play a central part in cell metabolism, either by directing the synthesis of proteins or functioning as essential components of the proteinsynthesising machinery. A detailed knowledge of their structure and metabolism is, therefore, an essential pre-requisite for an understanding of the control of protein synthesis. Since most RNA molecules arise as direct products of DNA transcription, such studies may also help to unravel the problems related to the differential control of gene expression during development.

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Abbreviations

p16S RNA :

precursor molecule of 16S rRNA

p23S RNA :

precursor molecule of 16S rRNA

p5S RNA :

precursor molecule of 5S RNA

hnRNA :

heterogeneous nuclear RNA

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Grierson, D. (1982). RNA Processing and Other Post-Transcriptional Modifications. In: Parthier, B., Boulter, D. (eds) Nucleic Acids and Proteins in Plants II. Encyclopedia of Plant Physiology, vol 14 / B. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-68347-3_7

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