The half-lives of prokaryotic mRNA usually varies between
A) 1 and 3 seconds
B) 1 and 3 minutes
C) 1 and 3 hours
D) 3 and 10 hours
E) None of the above is correct

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The half-lives of prokaryotic mRNA typically range between 1 and 3 minutes, which is significantly shorter than that of eukaryotic mRNA. This rapid turnover allows prokaryotes to quickly adapt their protein synthesis in response to environmental changes.

The Half-Lives of Prokaryotic MRNA Usually Varies Between