MicroRNA Synthesis

**Semantic type:** Genetic Function

**Definition:** A process that begins with the synthesis of a pri-miRNA from a DNA template by RNA Polymerase II, which is then enzymatically processed to produce a pre-miRNA intermediate by the microprocessor complex, and ends with the release of the mature miRNA from the pre-miRNA catalyzed by the enzyme Dicer.

**Synonyms:** - MicroRNA Biosynthesis - MicroRNA Biosynthetic Process - MicroRNA Bioynthesis Process - MicroRNA Synthesis Process - MicroRNA Synthetic Process - miRNA Biosynthesis - miRNA Synthesis