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

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Methylated Guanine cap helps in binding of mRNA to smaller ribosomalsub-unit during initiation of translation. Poly- A tail provides longevity to mRNA.s life. Tail length and longevity of mRNA are positively correlated.
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