Which of the Following Is Characteristic of Prokaryotic MRNAs

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of prokaryotic mRNAs?

• A) They have a 5' cap.
• B) They are polyadenylated.
• C) They are polycistronic.
• D) They must be transported to the cytoplasm.
• E) Introns are removed from them.

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Definitions:

Cork Cambium

A lateral meristem that produces cork cells and cork parenchyma; cork cambium and the tissues it produces make up the periderm (outer bark) of a woody plant. Compare with vascular cambium.

Secondary Xylem

The part of a plant that contributes to wood formation, resulting from the division of cambium cells and providing structural support and water transport.

Cork Cells

Specialized cells in the bark of a plant that are dead at maturity and serve to protect and waterproof the plant.

Collenchyma

Living cells with moderately but unevenly thickened primary cell walls; collenchyma cells help support the herbaceous plant body.