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45. The complete destruction of mRNA inside a cell following translation is carried out by enzymes called

A. Restriction endonucleases
B. Ribonucleases
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C. Ribozymes
D. RNA polymerases

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Ribonucleases (RNases) degrade mRNA molecules once their translational utility is exhausted, preventing overproduction of proteins.

📖 Additional Information

  • Restriction endonucleases
  • Ribonucleases
  • Ribozymes
  • RNA polymerases

Ribonucleases (RNases) degrade mRNA molecules once their translational utility is exhausted, preventing overproduction of proteins.

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