A Disease Caused by Mutations in Pre-MRNA or in the Splicing

question 37

Multiple Choice

A disease caused by mutations in pre-mRNA or in the splicing factors is

• A) Burkitt lymphoma.
• B) thalassemia.
• C) retinitis pigmentosa.
• D) sickle-cell anemia.
• E) None of the answers is correct.

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Definitions:

To-do List

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