As Seen in This Figure, How Many Exons Were Used

question 14

Multiple Choice

As seen in this figure, how many exons were used to assemble the pre-mRNA sequence, and how many exons were used in the finished mRNA?

• A)3; 3
• B)3; 2
• C)5; 3
• D)6; 3

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Definitions:

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