In Humans, the 30S Pre-RNA Transcript Yields Three RRNA Segments

question 50

Multiple Choice

In humans, the 30S pre-RNA transcript yields three rRNA segments following transcription and RNA cleavage. What RNA transcripts are generated by the 30S pre-RNA transcript in
E. coli?

• A)two rRNAs (15S each)
• B)three rRNAs (5S, 16S, and 23S)
• C)two tRNA transcripts
• D)three rRNAs (5.8S, 18S, and 28S)and two tRNA transcripts
• E)three rRNAs (5S, 16S, and 23S)and two tRNA transcripts

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