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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the functions of the 5' G-Cap and the 3' Poly-A tail added to transcripts in Eukaryotes? | The 5' G-Cap prevents mRNA degradation. The 3' Poly-A tail promotes export from the nucleus and translation. |
| Which enzyme complex splices newly made transcripts? | The spliceosome |
| What is alternative splicing? | It enables one gene to produce different versions of the polypeptide it encodes. |
| How does abnormal splicing cause B-Thalassemia? | Abnormal splicing causes B-Thalassemia by reducing red blood cells and reducing B-globin levels. |
| How could abnormal splicing lead to cancer? | It can lead to cancer due to notn following checkpoints in cell cycle. |