What is another word for post-transcriptional modification?
Pronunciation: [pˈə͡ʊsttɹanskɹˈɪpʃənə͡l mˌɒdɪfɪkˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Post-transcriptional modification refers to the chemical and physical changes that occur in RNA after transcription. It is a crucial process that plays a significant role in gene expression and regulation. Some synonyms for post-transcriptional modification include RNA processing, RNA maturation, RNA editing, and RNA splicing. RNA processing involves the removal of introns, the addition of a 5' cap and 3' tail, and other modifications that are necessary for the mRNA to be translated into a functional protein. RNA editing refers to the alteration of nucleotides in the RNA sequence, while RNA splicing involves the removal of introns and the joining of exons to form a mature mRNA. These processes are essential for proper gene expression and protein synthesis.
