Question

Describe how pre-mRNA is processed to produce mature mRNA and where the process occurs.

Accepted Answer

RNA processing:Cap added to 5' end and tail added to 3' end - stabilise mRNA and delay degradation in cytoplasm, aid binding to ribosomeSplicing - introns are removed and exons are joined togetherOccurs within nucleus

Front	Describe how pre-mRNA is processed to produce mature mRNA and where the process occurs.
Back	RNA processing: Cap added to 5' end and tail added to 3' end - stabilise mRNA and delay degradation in cytoplasm, aid binding to ribosome Splicing - introns are removed and exons are joined together Occurs within nucleus

Mrna Added End Describe Pre Mrna Processed Produce Mature