Diseases Caused by Mutations in Pre-MRNA or in the Splicing

question 16

Multiple Choice

Diseases caused by mutations in pre-mRNA or in the splicing factors include:

• A) Burkett lymphoma.
• B) thalassemia.
• C) retinitis pigmentosa.
• D) A and C.
• E) A, B, and C.

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