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 mRNA from attack by RNA-digesting enzymes
d. is where ribosomes attach at the start of translation
e. is where translation terminates
ANSWER: c
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