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Which of the following features is absent in prokaryotic mRNA but present in eukaryotic mRNA?

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Question

Which of the following features is absent in prokaryotic mRNA but present in eukaryotic mRNA?

Options

  • Ribosome binding site

  • Only coding regions

  • 3' Poly-A tail

  • Polycistronic nature

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Solution

The 3' Poly-A tail is present in eukaryotic mRNA but absent in prokaryotic mRNA. This tail is added during post-transcriptional processing and contributes to the high stability of eukaryotic mRNA.

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