Glossary 3.4

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The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz.
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5

5' Cap

a sequence of seven Gs that added to the start of a pre-mRNA molecule; ribosomes recognize this site and use it as the site of inital attachment