Which Statement About RNA Splicing Is Not True

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which statement about RNA splicing is not true?

• A) It removes introns.
• B) It is performed by small nuclear ribonucleoprotein particles (snRNPs).
• C) It removes the introns at the ribosome.
• D) It is usually directed by consensus sequences.
• E) It shortens the RNA molecule.

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