Contents

Learning objectives
  1. 1. RNA structure
    1. 1.1 Definition of gene expression
    2. 1.2 RNA structure
  2. 2. Different types of RNA
  3. 3. Transcription
    1. 3.1 The transcription unit
    2. 3.2 Transcribed DNA strand
    3. 3.3 Initiation of transcription
    4. 3.4 Elongation of transcription
    5. 3.5 Termination of transcription
  1. 4. Maturation of the eukaryotic pre-mRNA transcript
    1. 4.1 Cap addition in 5'
    2. 4.2 Addition of the poly-A tail in 3'
    3. 4.3 Intron splicing
    4. 4.4 Summary of RNA transcription and maturation to obtain a mature mRNA
    5. 4.5 Transport of mRNA outside of the nucleus