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#Question id: 4012


Why is the methylguanosine cap added to mRNA before the poly(A) tail?

#Unit 3. Fundamental Processes
  1. because the cap is added to the 5' end before the 3' end is fully transcribed

  2. because the cap is added to the 3' end before the 5' end is fully transcribed

  3. because the cap is required for the addition of the poly(A) tail

  4. none of the above