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Post-transcriptional modification of pre-mRNA includes:

  • A Mainly the enzymatic addition of a 5 prime methylguanosine cap structure
  • B Capping (5 prime), poly-A tail (3 prime), and splicing out introns
  • C Mainly the removal of introns from the transcript by the spliceosome complex
  • D Mainly the chemical methylation of cytosine bases within the DNA template

Correct answer: B. Capping (5 prime), poly-A tail (3 prime), and splicing out introns

Explanation: Pre-mRNA processing: 5-prime methyl guanosine cap + poly-A tail (added at 3-prime end) + splicing out introns by spliceosomes.

Concept context

Mendel's laws, inheritance patterns, DNA structure, and molecular biology. Core of NEET biology.

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