In what way(s) can mRNAs be processed?
A. By adding caps and tails to the ends of the mRNAs
B. By splicing the exons (the coding regions) of the mRNAs in different ways
C. By removing the introns (the noncoding regions) of the mRNAs
D. All of the above are ways in which mRNAs can be processed
Answer: D
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