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31. The dynamic conversion of a pre-mRNA molecule into multiple distinct mature mRNA variants is achieved through

A. Genomic rearrangement
B. Alternative splicing
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C. Post-translational cleavage
D. RNA editing

📝 Explanation

Alternative splicing allows different combinations of exons to be joined, producing multiple distinct protein isoforms from a single gene.

📖 Additional Information

  • Genomic rearrangement
  • Alternative splicing
  • Post-translational cleavage
  • RNA editing

Alternative splicing allows different combinations of exons to be joined, producing multiple distinct protein isoforms from a single gene.

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