Which Statement About Pre-MRNA Splicing Is False

question 184

Multiple Choice

Which statement about pre-mRNA splicing is false?

• A) It removes introns in eukaryotic genes.
• B) It is performed by small nuclear ribonucleoprotein (snRNP) particles.
• C) It is common in prokaryotes.
• D) It is directed by consensus sequences.
• E) It shortens the RNA molecule.

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