What is the function of the poly A tail?

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


Answer: E

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