RNA editing gives a new meaning to the genetic information in mitochondria and chloroplasts.
RNA editing in plant mitochondria and chloroplasts alters mRNA sequences to code for different proteins than the DNA. Most of these C-to-U transitions occur in open reading frames, but a few are observed in intron sequences. Influences of the nuclear genome on editing patterns suggest that cytoplasmic factors participate in this process.
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Institut für Genbiologische Forschung, Berlin, FRG.
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Schuster
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D000818:Animals; D002736:Chloroplasts / Q000378:metabolism*; D008928:Mitochondria / Q000378:metabolism*; D010944:Plants / Q000235:genetics*; D017393:RNA Editing / Q000235:genetics; D012333:RNA, Messenger / Q000235:genetics
D012333:RNA, Messenger