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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Question:

During transcription process in eukaryotes, 'capping' involves:

Options:

Removal of methyl guanosine triphosphate from 5'- end of hnRNA.

Addition of methyl guanosine triphosphate to 5' - end of hnRNA.

Addition of methyl guanosine triphosphate to 3'- end of hnRNA.

Removal of methyl guanosine triphosphate from 3'- end of hnRNA.

Correct Answer:

Addition of methyl guanosine triphosphate to 5' - end of hnRNA.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Addition of methyl guanosine triphosphate to 5' - end of hnRNA.