Multiple Choice
You are studying a eukaryotic gene whose initial transcript is 1500 nucleotides in length.The mature mRNA derived from the gene is 1200 nucleotides in length.What is the most probable reason for the discrepancy?
A) a mutation that results in a shorter product
B) removal of introns
C) removal of exons
D) mRNA breakage
E) A mutation that results in a shorter product or mRNA breakage could have occurred.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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