What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic mRNA?

a) Prokaryotic mRNA is spliced
b) Eukaryotic mRNA lacks a 5' cap
c) Prokaryotic mRNA lacks introns
d) Eukaryotic mRNA is polycistronic


Answer: c) Prokaryotic mRNA lacks introns

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