Why does transcribed RNA have triphosphate group on the 5' end?

09 March 2023 0 8K Report

When transcribing RNA from a DNA strand, do all resulting RNA strands possess a triphosphate group? What is the mechanism for this to happen? When is it necessary to add a cap on the 5' end?

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