Process occurring during gene expression that allows the generation of multiple protein molecules from one gene. It generally involves the processing of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) via elimination of introns.
Source:
PAC, 2018, 90, 1121. 'Terminology of bioanalytical methods (IUPAC Recommendations 2018)' on page 1154 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2016-1120)