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  • Q:

    mRNA molecules have a very short half-life as a result of cytosolic nucleases. To counteract the degradation of native mRNA molecules without affecting the degradation of mRNA molecules from intracellular pathogens, eukaryotic cells will do which of the

     

    A

    Post-transcriptionally modify native mRNA molecule with a 5' cap

    B

    Remove the first several codons which are typically degraded first by exonucleases

    C

    Suppress nuclease activity during periods of high transcription

    D

    Translate mRNAs in the nucleus to protect against cytosolic nucleases



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