Mutations that affect SR proteins will have what kind of effect on gene expression?

A) Polyadenylation at the 3' end will be blocked.
B) Ribosomes will not be able to bind to mRNA molecules in the cytoplasm.
C) General transcription factors will be unable to bind to promoters.
D) RNA polymerase will be unable to terminate transcription.
E) Splicing of the mRNA will not be activated.


Answer: E

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