Imagine That a Eukaryotic Cell Carries a Mutation That Causes

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a eukaryotic cell carries a mutation that causes the 5' cap to rarely be added to primary transcripts. What would be the result of such a mutation?

A) RNA would be retained in the nucleus following transcription.
B) RNA transcripts would likely be less stable.
C) Protein production would increase.
D) Translation would be adversely affected.
E) RNA transcripts would likely be less stable and translation would be adversely affected.