If a Mutation Occurs Such That Splicing Does Not Remove

question 18

Multiple Choice

If a mutation occurs such that splicing does not remove one of the introns in a gene, what effect will this have on the protein encoded by that gene?

• A) It will have no effect; the gene will be transcribed and translated into protein.
• B) Transcription will terminate early, and the protein will not be made.
• C) Transcription will continue, but translation will stop at the site where the intron remains.
• D) Translation will continue, but it is likely that a nonfunctional or aberrant protein will be made.
• E) Translation will and will skip the intron sequence.

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