In humans, the 30S pre- RNA transcript yields three rRNA segments following transcription and RNA cleavage. Which RNA transcripts are generated by the 30S pre- RNA transcript in E. coli?
A) two tRNA transcripts
B) three rRNAs (5S, 16S, and 23S) and two tRNA transcripts
C) three rRNAs (5S, 16S, and 23S)
D) three rRNAs (5.8S, 18S, and 28S) and two tRNA transcripts
E) two rRNAs (15S each)

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The 30S pre-rRNA transcript in E. coli is processed to yield three rRNAs (5S, 16S, and 23S) and also includes the generation of two tRNA transcripts.

In Humans, the 30S Pre- RNA Transcript Yields Three RRNA