subject
Biology, 24.03.2020 19:15 brapmaster764

Why is a cap added to mRNA, but not to tRNA or rRNA? Transfer RNA and rRNA exhibit complex structures with double stranded regions. The three-dimensional shapes of these molecules keep the 5' end of the RNA away from the enzymes that process the cap. RNA polymerase II transcribes mRNA, whereas RNA polymerase I transcribes rRNA, and RNA polymerase III transcribes tRNA. The domain that assists other enzymes in adding the cap is found in RNA polymerase II only. Messenger RNA is transcribed and processed in the nucleus, where it can interact with the cap binding proteins that transfer the cap to the 5' end. Transfer RNA and rRNA are transcribed and processed in the cytoplasm and do not encounter capping enzymes. Only mRNA contains introns. Capping occurs simultaneously with intron removal because the same enzymes and proteins involved in both of these processes must bind to RNA at the same time.

ansver
Answers: 3

Another question on Biology

question
Biology, 22.06.2019 09:30
What's wrong with this ecological pyramid? (multiple choice)1. secondary consumers should be at the bottom of the pyramid2. the sun has an arrow leading to decomposers 3. primary consumers should come after the sun4. energy retained should increase from the bottom to the top5. the sun should be at the bottom of the pyramid
Answers: 1
question
Biology, 22.06.2019 10:00
14. which of the following codons code for threonine? a. ucg b. ugu c. cga d. aca
Answers: 2
question
Biology, 22.06.2019 10:30
What is the main reason that attitudes are more often revealed in spoken rather than written language? a. in writing, we try to put the "best face" on what we write. b. we speak far more often than we write. c. in writing, we can more easily conceal our attitudes. d. in spoken language, we are often careless in our use of words.
Answers: 2
question
Biology, 22.06.2019 12:30
Due tonight 10 points will mark brain
Answers: 1
You know the right answer?
Why is a cap added to mRNA, but not to tRNA or rRNA? Transfer RNA and rRNA exhibit complex structure...
Questions
question
Mathematics, 09.01.2022 23:30