Which of the following is most likely to occur if a researcher removes the 5′ cap and poly-A tail of an mRNA and inserts the mRNA molecule into a eukaryotic cell?
A) The mRNA will be quickly converted into a ribosomal subunit.
B) The cell will add a new poly-A tail to the mRNA.
C) The mRNA will attaches to a ribosome and be translated, but more slowly.
D) The molecule will be degraded by enzymes.

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Removing the 5′ cap and poly-A tail from an mRNA molecule makes it vulnerable to degradation by nucleases present in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells. These modifications are crucial for mRNA stability and translation efficiency.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Occur If