Alternative splicing of mRNA precursors
A) allows the production of different protein products from one gene.
B) is usually the consequence of deleterious mutations.
C) allows two or more genes to contribute to the production of a single protein.
D) gives rise to random mRNA isoforms.

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Alternative splicing allows for different combinations of exons to be included in the mature mRNA, leading to the production of different protein products from a single gene. This is a mechanism for increasing the functional diversity of the genome.

Alternative Splicing of MRNA Precursors