The Poly(A) Tail of an MRNA ____

question 21

Multiple Choice

The poly(A) tail of an mRNA ____.

• A) is where the start codon is located
• B) covers the stop codon until it is needed
• C) protects the 3' end of the mRNA from attack by RNA-digesting enzymes
• D) is where ribosomes attach at the start of translation
• E) is where translation terminates

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