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

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In eukaryotic mRNA modification, a 5' cap consisting of a methyl group is added to the beginning of the transcript, and a poly-A tail consisting of multiple adenines is added to the end.

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