| preferred AP College board partner for AP classes
AP Biology/Unit 6: Gene Expression and Regulation
Start Practice TestPractice Test
About Exam
hard Solved by 1 students
CPSF Mutation and mRNA Processing
< Prev
Next >

In a study of mRNA processing, a mutation affects polyadenylation in cells. If this mutation specifically impairs the function of CPSF (Cleavage and Polyadenylation Specificity Factor), what would be the most likely effect on the mRNA transcripts compared to wild-type cells?

A

Shorter transcripts due to premature termination

B

Multiple bands instead of single bands

C

Longer transcripts due to read-through transcription

D

No difference in transcript length

Hint
Did You Know?
Explain Why
Explain All Answers
Check Answer
Show Correct Answer
Report Question

Question Leaderboard

Not enough data yet to show leaderboard.

No comments yet. Be the first to comment!

AI Tutor

How can I help?

APFIVE © 2020.
Email: [email protected]|Privacy Policy