APFIVE Eukaryotic Gene Splicing Mutation
A mutation occurs in a spliceosome recognition site at the boundary between exon 3 and intron 3 in a eukaryotic gene. Which of the following is the most likely outcome of this mutation?
A
DNA replication will be inhibited
B
The gene will be transcribed at a higher rate
C
Intron 3 may be retained in the mature mRNA
D
The mRNA will be translated more efficiently
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