Solution to PS 1 #8
a) Because the cordycepin lacks a 3'-OH group, it can not participate
in 3'-> 5' bond formation. b) Because the poly(A) tail is a long
stretch of adenosine nucleotides, the likelihood that a molecule of cordycepin
wold become incorporated is higher than in normal RNA. c) Yes, it
must be converted into cordycepin 5'-triphosphate.
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