If a eukaryotic mRNA has failed to have a cap attached to its 5' end, what would the negative consequence(s) be?

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If a eukaryotic mRNA has failed to have a cap attached to its 5' end, what would the negative consequence(s) be?

I chose b and got this questions wrong, why is this wrong?

a.

The mRNA would not properly exit the nucleus.

b.

The mRNA would not properly bind to a ribosome.

c.

The mRNA would not receive a poly A tail.

d.

The mRNA would not use the correct start codon.

e.

Both a and b are correct.

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