Suppose that during transcription of a eukaryotic gene, the RNA polymerase does NOT encounter a polyadenylation signal. What aspect of the transcription of this gene would be affected?

a. The pre-mRNA would be truncated.
b. The pre-mRNA would be elongated.
c. There would be no effect; the gene is transcribed normally.
d. The pre-mRNA would be exported prematurely.


Ans: b. The pre-mRNA would be elongated.

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