The unique 5' cap and 3' poly(A)tail in the late transcripts of adenovirus allow the ribosome to begin translation at the correct start codon.

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The 5' cap and 3' poly(A) tail are features of eukaryotic mRNAs that aid in stability and translation efficiency, but the presence of these elements alone does not ensure that the ribosome will initiate translation at the correct start codon. Ribosome positioning is primarily determined by the Kozak sequence surrounding the start codon in eukaryotic mRNAs.

The Unique 5' Cap and 3' Poly(A)tail in the Late