How Do Small RNAs in the Spliceosome Initiate the Splicing

question 52

Multiple Choice

How do small RNAs in the spliceosome initiate the splicing of the pre-mRNA?

• A)by base pairing to the exons on each side of the intron
• B)by binding to the 3'end of the pre-mRNA and removing the poly-A tail
• C)by base pairing to specific sites along the intron
• D)by base pairing to sites on both the intron and nearby exons

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