Which of the following statements is TRUE about eukaryotic pre-mRNA but FALSE for prokaryotic mRNA?
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Correct answer: It contains introns and undergoes splicing
Eukaryotic pre-mRNA includes introns which are removed via splicing; prokaryotic mRNA generally lacks introns and does not undergo splicing.
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