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Transcription in Prokaryotes

Transcription in Prokaryotes

10. Transcription / Transcription in Prokaryotes / Problem 1

Which of the following defines a prokaryote's intrinsic termination signal?

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

A short RNA sequence found in the untranslated region (UTR) of mRNA in prokaryotes.

B

A long sequence of adenine nucleotides that is added to the 3' end of a messenger RNA (mRNA).

C

A GC-rich sequence followed by a series of many uracil residues in the nascent RNA.

D

A poly(A) tail that is added to the 3' end of the RNA transcript.

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