Adding or Removing the 5' Cap on Messenger RNA Helps

question 149

Multiple Choice

Adding or removing the 5' cap on messenger RNA helps regulate gene activity at the level of translation because the 5 cap is necessary for:

• A)RNA splicing.
• B)3  polyadenylation.
• C)translational initiation.
• D)translational termination.

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