Removal of the 5' G-Cap of MRNA Transcripts

question 45

Multiple Choice

Removal of the 5' G-cap of mRNA transcripts

• A)prevents transcript transport.
• B)leads to degradation by exonucleases.
• C)extends mRNA half-life.
• D)leads to polyadelylation.
• E)reduces mRNA half-life.

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