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Which of the following modifications occurs at the 5' end of eukaryotic mRNA?

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Polyadenylation Splicing Capping Correct Methylation of cytosine

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In eukaryotes, a 5' cap (methyl guanosine triphosphate) is added to mRNA to enhance stability and translation efficiency.

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