Mutations Occurred in One of the Inverted Repeat Sequences Within

Multiple Choice

Mutations occurred in one of the inverted repeat sequences within the rho-independent terminator sequence of a bacterium. What would likely be the consequence of this mutation? (Select all that apply.)

A) The transcription may end prematurely.
B) The transcription may not be initiated at all.
C) The transcription may be delayed.
D) The RNA transcript may not be able to dissociate from the DNA template.
E) The transcription may not terminate and result in much longer RNA.