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GO: Biological Process

mRNA catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0006402
Synonyms
  • mRNA breakdown
  • mRNA catabolism
  • mRNA decay
  • mRNA degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of mRNA, messenger RNA, which is responsible for carrying the coded genetic 'message', transcribed from DNA, to sites of protein assembly at the ribosomes. 0198506732
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Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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