mitochondrial gene expression

Term ID

GO:0140053

Synonyms

Definition

The process of transcribing and translating the mitochondrial genome (mtDNA) to produce at least a subset of oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) proteins, 2 rRNAs, and mitochondrial tRNAs, which are critical for ATP production. Protein maturation is included when required to form an active form of a product from an inactive precursor form. (3)

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Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO