HUMAN HEREDITY (LL)-W/MINDTAP ACCESS
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Author: Cummings
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What are the three modifications made to pre-mRNA molecules before they become mature mRNAs, are transported from the nucleus to the cytoplasm, and become ready to be used in protein synthesis? What is the function of each modification?
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