Which of the following statements about pre-mRNA splicing is false?
A) It removes introns.
B) It is performed by small nuclear ribonucleoprotein particles (snRNPs).
C) It is common in prokaryotes.
D) It is directed by consensus sequences.
E) It shortens the RNA molecule.

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Pre-mRNA splicing is not common in prokaryotes, as they do not have introns in their genes. Introns are found in eukaryotic genes, and their removal through splicing is crucial for the production of a functional protein.

Which of the Following Statements About Pre-MRNA Splicing Is False