The Poly a Tail Added to Pre-MRNA

question 44

Multiple Choice

The poly A tail added to pre-mRNA

• A) is coded for by DNA.
• B) increases mRNA stability.
• C) reduces mRNA stability.
• D) is attached to its 5ʹ end.
• E) allows it to be reverse transcribed.

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