Which of the Following Is a Direct Result of Alternative

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a direct result of alternative splicing in eukaryotes?

• A) More than one polypeptide sequence can be produced from a single gene.
• B) Each gene can produce multiple copies of the same peptide.
• C) Eukaryote genomes can be smaller than prokaryotic genomes.
• D) Introns contain coding sequences and exons do not.

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Definitions:

Perpetuity

A type of annuity that lasts forever, providing payments that continue indefinitely.

Yield

The income return on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment’s cost or current market value.

Duration

A measure of the sensitivity of the price of a bond or other debt instrument to a change in interest rates, often noted in years.

Yield Spread

The difference between the yields of two bonds with differing credit qualities, maturities, or issuers.