The 5'-Terminal Cap Structure of Eukaryotic MRNAs Is A(n):
A) $\rightarrow$

question 75

Multiple Choice

The 5'-terminal cap structure of eukaryotic mRNAs is a(n) :

• A) 7-methylcytosine joined to the mRNA via a 2',3'-cyclic linkage.
• B) 7-methylguanosine joined to the mRNA via a 5' \(\rightarrow\) 3' diphosphate linkage.
• C) 7-methylguanosine joined to the mRNA via a 5' \(\rightarrow\) 5' triphosphate linkage.
• D) N⁶-methyladenosine joined to the mRNA via a 5' \(\rightarrow\) 5' phosphodiester bond.
• E) O⁶-methylguanosine joined to the mRNA via a 5' \(\rightarrow\) 5' triphosphate linkage.

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