During the formation of rRNA from the 45S precursor in animal cells
A) all methylated nucleotides are removed.
B) all methylated nucleotides are added only after the formation of the ribosomal particles.
C) essentially all methylated nucleotides are conserved.
D) no methylated nucleotides occur in rRNA.

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Essentially all methylated nucleotides are conserved during the formation of rRNA from the 45S precursor in animal cells. These methylated nucleotides play important roles in the structure and function of the mature ribosome.

During the Formation of RRNA from the 45S Precursor in Animal