The cap on an mRNA transcript is the site where ____.
A) ribosomes attach at the start of translation
B) the start codon is located
C) translation is terminated
D) the stop codon is covered until needed
E) the 3' end of the mRNA is protected from attack by RNA-digesting enzymes

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The cap on an mRNA transcript is a modified guanine nucleotide that helps ribosomes recognize and attach to the mRNA molecule at the start of translation, facilitating the initiation of protein synthesis.

The Cap on an MRNA Transcript Is the Site Where