Question

Which one of the following best describes the cap modification of eukaryotic mRNA?

• A. Modified guanine nucleotide added to the 3’ end of the transcript
• B. Modified guanine nucleotide added to the 5’ end of the transcript
• C. String of adenine nucleotides added to the 3’ end of the transcript
• D. String of adenine nucleotides added to the 5’ end of the transcript

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Modified guanine nucleotide added to the 5’ end of the transcript

Modified guanine nucleotide added to the 5’ end of the transcript, this best describes the cap modification of eukaryotic mRNA.