One way to detect alternative splicing of transcripts from a given gene is to _____.
A)compare the DNA sequence of this gene to that of a gene known to be constitutively spliced
B)measure the relative rates of transcription of this gene compared to that of a gene known to be constitutively spliced
C)compare the sequences of different primary transcripts made from this gene
D)compare the sequences of different mRNAs made from this gene

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Alternative splicing refers to the process of producing different mRNAs from a single gene by including or excluding certain exons. Therefore, to detect alternative splicing, it is necessary to compare the sequences of different mRNAs made from the gene, which is possible by sequencing cDNA copies of mRNA or by using techniques such as RNA sequencing. The other options (A, B, and C) do not provide information about alternative splicing specifically, and therefore are not as effective in detecting it.

One Way to Detect Alternative Splicing of Transcripts from a Given