Contributor Phil McClean; Alan White; Brian M. Slator; Christina Johnson

Update
09-30-2013
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This animation details mRNA processing. The steps involved in this process include the addition of a methylated cap and the addition of a polyadenylated tail. The roles of RNA polymerase and polyA polymerase are also explained. The fundamental phases involved in the progression of mRNA processing are described.