Lec 49: RNA Metabolism Flashcards

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Q

What kind of rxn takes place at the 5’ end of an mRNA chain to start the excision of an intron?

A

A transesterification rxn. An OH group on an adenylate molecule cleaves the phosphodiester bond between the 5’ end of the intron and the 3’ end of the exon.

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