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Title: Introduction of a nonsense mutation in a eukaryotic protein coding gene often leads to:
Post by: jlg71 on Oct 23, 2022

Introduction of a nonsense mutation in a eukaryotic protein coding gene often leads to:



▸ export of the mRNA from the cytoplasm.

▸ decreased ribosome binding in the cytoplasm to the mRNA due to its shorter size.

▸ increased degradation of the mRNA in the nucleus.

▸ increased degradation of the mRNA in the cytoplasm.

▸ retention of the mRNA in the nucleus so it is not translated.


Title: Introduction of a nonsense mutation in a eukaryotic protein coding gene often leads to:
Post by: ggyxxcool on Oct 23, 2022
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