I am now learning about transcription and translation, among other things, and I was wondering if the ‘untranslated regions’ are in the mature mRNA.
Asker: Anne, 18 years old
Answer
Hi Anne,
Indeed, both the 5′-UTR and the 3′-UTR are part of the mature mRNA. UTRs have important functions such as regulating translation, but all the details are certainly not known at this time.
Sincerely,
Dries Knapen
Answered by
Prof. Dr. Dries Knapen
University of Antwerp
Prinsstraat 13 2000 Antwerp
http://www.uantwerpen.be
Prinsstraat 13 2000 Antwerp
http://www.uantwerpen.be
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