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RNA biosynthetic process

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The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of RNA, ribonucleic acid, one of the two main type of nucleic acid, consisting of a long, unbranched macromolecule formed from ribonucleotides joined in 3',5'-phosphodiester linkage. Includes polymerization of ribonucleotide monomers. Refers not only to transcription but also to e.g. viral RNA replication. [ ]

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RNA biosynthetic process

Synonyms
  • RNA anabolism
  • RNA biosynthesis
  • RNA formation
  • RNA synthesis
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Note that, in some cases, viral RNA replication and viral transcription from RNA actually refer to the same process, but may be called differently depending on the focus of a specific research study.

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biological_process

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GO:0032774