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What are the functions of (i) methylated guanosine cap, (ii) poly-A “tail” in a mature on RNA?

(i) Methylated guanosine cap: When translation is initiated methylated guanosine, cap helps to bind mRNA to smaller ribosomal subunit.


(ii) poly-A “tail”: It prolong mRNA’s life.


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