The cap on an mRNA is the site where
a. ribosomes attach at the start of translation
b. the start codon is located
c. the process of translation ends
d. the stop codon is covered until needed
e. the mRNA is protected from attack by RNA-digesting enzymes
Ans: a. ribosomes attach at the start of translation
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