Leader sequences contain signals that:a

prevent enzymes from degrading the newly synthesized mRNA.
b. inhibit ribosome binding until the appropriate time.
c. initiate chain termination.
d. allow the ribosomes to be properly positioned to translate the message.
e. allow tRNA molecules to successfully bind to mRNA.


D

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