Suppose there is a mutation in one of the small nuclear ribonucleoprotiens (snRNPs) that somewhat reduces its functionality.Which scenario is most likely to occur?
A) Incompletely processed pre-mRNAs will be transported to the cytoplasm.
B) Properly processed mRNAs going from the nucleus to the cytoplasm will be delayed.
C) Introns are will not be cut out of some pre-mRNAs.
D) The addition of 5' caps to pre-mRNAs will be slowed.
E) The elongation stage of translation will be slowed.

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Small nuclear ribonucleoproteins (snRNPs) are crucial components of the spliceosome, the complex responsible for splicing introns out of pre-mRNA. A mutation reducing snRNP functionality would likely impair this process, leading to introns not being properly removed from some pre-mRNAs.

Suppose There Is a Mutation in One of the Small