What is the function of the poly-A tail in eukaryotic mRNA?

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It helps in ribosome binding It protects mRNA from degradation Correct It plays a role in DNA replication It assists in protein folding

The poly-A tail protects eukaryotic mRNA from degradation and aids in translation.

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