What is the significance of the 5' cap and poly-A tail in mRNA?

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What is the significance of the 5' cap and poly-A tail in mRNA?
  1. They are involved in DNA replication
  2. They protect mRNA from degradation and assist in translation
  3. They are required for transcription initiation
  4. They help in the splicing of introns

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Q: What is the significance of the 5' cap and poly-A tail in mRNA?
Solution: The 5' cap and poly-A tail protect mRNA from degradation and facilitate its translation by ribosomes.
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