What Is the Function of the Poly a Tail

question 51

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the poly A tail?

• A)The poly A tail is required for the termination of translation,it is recognized by the release factor proteins
• B)The poly A tail is required for the mRNA to resume its double helical structure
• C)The poly A tail increases mRNA stability in eukaryotes
• D)The poly A tail increases mRNA stability in prokaryotes
• E)The poly A tail serves as a termination sequence for RNA polymerase III

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