Biochemistry · MilesDown: Biochemistry

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The purpose of the 5’ cap and poly-A tail on mRNA is that they ____

Answer

The purpose of the 5’ cap and poly-A tail on mRNA is that they protect mRNA for translation
Cap and Tail of mRNA: The purpose of the 5’ cap and poly-A tail on mRNA is that they protect mRNA for translation
Since mRNA has to go through the cytosol where it can get degraded.
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