In eukaryotes, precursor mRNA molecules are processed in the
A) mitochondria.
B) ribosomes.
C) nucleus.
D) cytoplasm.
E) nucleolus.

Name: In eukaryotes, precursor mRNA molecules are processed in the A) mitochondria. B) ribosomes. C) nucleus. D) cytoplasm. E) nucleolus.
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Precursor mRNA molecules, also known as pre-mRNA, are processed in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells where they undergo splicing, capping, and polyadenylation before being transported to the cytoplasm for translation.

In Eukaryotes, Precursor MRNA Molecules Are Processed in the