Gene Expression Might Be Altered Based on Post-Transcriptional Processing in Eukaryotes

question 37

Multiple Choice

Gene expression might be altered based on post-transcriptional processing in eukaryotes rather than prokaryotes because of which of the following?

• A) Eukaryotic mRNAs get 5' caps and 3' tails.
• B) Prokaryotic genes are expressed as mRNA, which is more stable in the cell.
• C) Eukaryotic exons may be spliced in alternative patterns.
• D) Prokaryotes use ribosomes of different structure and size.

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