MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 The 5' cap is attached onto mRNA strands in the nucleus to help prevent their degradation in the cytosol. Which of the following would be expected from a cell with a deficient 5' cap attachment mechanism?
    		 

    A

    		 mitochondrial protein translation would be unaffected

    B

    		 overall transcription rate of the cell would be unaffected

    C

    		 overall total protein in the cell would increase

    D

    		 the cell would be unable to defend itself against viral infection



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