What is another word for polyadenylation?
Pronunciation: [pˌɒlɪˌadənɪlˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Polyadenylation is a process in which a series of adenine nucleotides are added to the 3' end of an RNA molecule. This modification plays a crucial role in regulating gene expression and facilitating RNA stability and translation. There are several synonyms for polyadenylation, including poly(A) tail addition, poly(A) tail elongation, and poly(A) tail synthesis. Additionally, the term "poly(A)+" is often used to refer to RNAs that have undergone polyadenylation, while "poly(A)-" refers to RNAs lacking a poly(A) tail. Other related terms include cleavage and polyadenylation, which refers to the combined process of RNA cleavage and poly(A) tail addition.
