Use the following model of a eukaryotic transcript to answer the question.E_1-4 refer to the exons,and I_1-3 refer to the introns in the pre-mRNA transcript.
5' UTR E₁I₁ E₂ I₂E₃I₃E₄ UTR 3'
Suppose that an induced mutation removes most of the 5' end of the 5' UTR.What might be the result of this removal?

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The 5' UTR is important for the addition of a 5' cap, which helps to protect the mRNA from being degraded by hydrolytic enzymes. Removal of most of the 5' UTR would likely result in the loss of the cap, making the mRNA more vulnerable to degradation.

Use the Following Model of a Eukaryotic Transcript to Answer