RNA Processing

**Semantic type:** Genetic Function

**Definition:** Modifications of primary RNA transcripts including: splicing, cleavage, base modification, capping and the addition of poly A (mRNA) or CCA (tRNA) tails. The primary transcript is the RNA molecule containing the exact sequence of bases (with U substituting for T in DNA) found in the nontemplate strand of transcribed DNA.

**Synonyms:** - RNA Metabolism: Processing and Transport