General Biology I
The 5' untranslated region (5' UTR) is a segment of mRNA located upstream of the coding sequence that plays a crucial role in the regulation of gene expression. This region is involved in processes such as ribosome binding and translation initiation, influencing how efficiently proteins are synthesized from the mRNA. The presence and features of the 5' UTR can affect the stability of the mRNA, its localization within the cell, and its translational efficiency.
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