What would happen if snRNPs did not recognize the branch point within an intron?

A. A 3' poly A tail would not be added to the transcript.
B. A 5' cap would not be added to the transcript.
C. snRNPs would not base-pair with the 5' end of the intron.
D. A lariat would not form.


Answer: D

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