What Is the Likely Consequence of a Mutation That Alters

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the likely consequence of a mutation that alters the branch point within an intron?

• A)no effect, since introns are not expressed
• B)failure to form a lariat
• C)failure of snRNPs to recognize the 5' end of intron
• D)no exon shuffling

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