One function of the 3' UTR (untranslated region) of mRNA is to ____.
A) control the half-life of mRNA
B) bind RNA polymerase to initiate transcription
C) help activators bind to the enhancer region
D) base pair with the translated region of the transcript to mark it for degradation
E) bind ribosomes to initiate translation

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The 3' UTR of mRNA plays a crucial role in controlling the stability and half-life of the mRNA molecule, influencing how long the mRNA is available for translation before it is degraded.

One Function of the 3' UTR (Untranslated Region) of MRNA