Term Name: | RNA capping |
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Definition: | The sequence of enzymatic reactions by which a cap structure is added to the 5' end of nascent RNA polymerase transcripts. Examples of RNA capping include 7-methyl-G caps found on all RNA polymerase II transcripts and nucleotide-containing cofactor caps, such as NAD(H) or FAD, found on bacterial trancripts. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0036260] QuickGO AmiGO |