One function of the 5' UTR (untranslated region) of mRNA is to

a. control the half-life of mRNA.
b. extend the half-life of mRNA.
c. decrease the half-life of mRNA.
d. stabilize the mRNA structure.
e. bind ribosomes for initiating translation.


A

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