Which nucleotide is added (i) during cap

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Question:

Which nucleotide is added (i) during capping and (ii)at which end?

Options:

i- methyl adenosine triphosphate ii- 5' end

i-methyl guanosine triphosphate ii-5' end

i-methyl guanosine triphosphate ii-3' end

i-methyl adenosine triphosphate ii-3'end

Correct Answer:

i-methyl guanosine triphosphate ii-5' end

Explanation:

Methyl guanosine triphosphate is added at the 5'end of the hnRNA.