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Self cleavage reaction can take place in?

(a) DNA

(b) RNA

(c) Both DNA and RNA

(d) Can take place in both but is preferred in DNA

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My enquiry is from Cre Lox Excision topic in chapter Modifications and Mutagenesis of Genetic Engineering

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Correct choice is (b) RNA

For explanation I would say: The self cleavage reaction takes place in RNA. It is because it involves a nucleophilic attack by 2’ hydroxyl, which is found in RNA and not in DNA.

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