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How many post-translational modifications occur in the pre-rRNA (primary transcript)?(a) 1(b) 2(c) 3(d) 4The question was asked in exam.My doubt is from Gene Expression topic in chapter Gene Expression of Cell Biology

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Right ANSWER is (b) 2

Explanation: Two types of post-translational modifications are characteristic of pre-rRNA, large number of methylated nucleotides and pseudouridine RESIDUES. These MAKE the pre-rRNA peculiar and contrasting from other PRIMARY RNA TRANSCRIPTS.



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