Which of the following statements about RNA processing in eukaryotes is INCORRECT?

A. A 7-methylguanosine cap is added on to the 5?end of the mRNA.
B. Modification occurs in the nucleus.
C. The excision of introns from pre-mRNA is the only modification required to produce a mature mRNA.
D. A poly A tail is added on to the 3? end of the mRNA.
E. A protein/RNA complex is used to remove introns from the pre-mRNA.


Answer: C

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