In the modification of eukaryotic mRNA,a "cap" consisting of a/an _________ and a tail consisting of _______ are usually added to the transcript.
A) acetyl group;multiple cytosines
B) multiple guanines;methyl group
C) multiple thymines;acetyl group
D) methyl group;multiple adenines
E) lipopolysaccharide;polypeptide

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The modification of eukaryotic mRNA typically involves the addition of a "cap" consisting of a methyl group at the 5' end and a "tail" consisting of multiple adenines, known as a poly(A) tail, at the 3' end.

In the Modification of Eukaryotic MRNA,a "Cap" Consisting of A/an