Which ends of prokaryotic mRNA are protected from degradation?
A) 5' end only
B) 3' end only
C) Both ends
D) Neither end
E) The RNA is circular and has no ends.

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Prokaryotic mRNA is not protected at either end, unlike eukaryotic mRNA which typically has a 5' cap and a 3' poly-A tail for protection. Prokaryotic mRNA degradation begins soon after synthesis, contributing to their shorter half-lives.

Which Ends of Prokaryotic MRNA Are Protected from Degradation