The Cap on an MRNA Transcript Is the Site Where

question 1

Multiple Choice

The cap on an mRNA transcript is the site where ____.

• A) ribosomes attach at the start of translation
• B) the start codon is located
• C) translation is terminated
• D) the stop codon is covered until needed
• E) the 3' end of the mRNA is protected from attack by RNA-digesting enzymes

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