Multiple Choice
How does the metabolism of rRNA differ from that of tRNA in eukaryotic cells?
A) rRNA is cleaved from a larger precursor while tRNA is transcribed as such from the transfer RNA cistrons.
B) rRNA is made in the nucleus while tRNA is synthesized in the cytoplasm.
C) The methylated bases in rRNA are added at the polymer level while in tRNA these bases are incorporated as nucleoside triphosphates.
D) rRNA forms specific complexes with proteins in the nucleus while tRNA does not.
Correct Answer:
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