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15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation - Part 1 of 3

15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation - Part 1 of 3

15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation / Eukaryotic RNA Processing and Splicing / Problem 8

In eukaryotic gene expression, what is the role of alternative splicing?

A

It removes exons from pre-mRNA to produce a smaller mRNA molecule.

B

It allows a single gene to code for multiple proteins by varying exon inclusion in the mRNA.

C

It attaches the poly-A tail to the pre-mRNA.

D

It prevents mRNA from being exported out of the nucleus.

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