Which of the Following Is Required for RNA Splicing to Occur

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is required for RNA splicing to occur?

• A) a free 5´ hydroxyl created by hydrolysis of the phosphate ester bond
• B) a cyclic phospodiester at the 3´ end of the RNA molecule
• C) a 2´ hydroxyl group
• D) the enzyme splicase
• E) none of the above

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