Term Name: | nucleolar ribonuclease P complex |
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Synonyms: | nucleolar RNase P complex |
Definition: | A ribonuclease P complex located in the nucleolus of a eukaryotic cell, where it catalyzes the 5' endonucleolytic cleavage of precursor tRNAs to yield mature tRNAs. Eukaryotic nucleolar ribonuclease P complexes generally contain a single RNA molecule that is necessary but not sufficient for catalysis, and several protein molecules. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005655] QuickGO AmiGO |