This module explores how multiple different mRNAs and polypeptides can be encoded by the same gene. After completing this module students will be able to explain how alternative splicing of a gene can lead to different mRNAs and illustrate how alternative splicing can lead to the production of different polypeptides and result in drastic changes in phenotype.
Module 6. Alternative splicing
- Last Reviewed: December 28, 2023
- Last Updated: August 20, 2023
- Leocadia Paliulis
- Created: September 23, 2015
- Curriculum Section: Gene Annotation, Introducing Genes
- Curriculum Type: Lesson with Exercises
- Target Audience: Beginning Student
- NIBLSE Competencies: C5
- Topic Tags: Alternative Splicing, Isoforms, Phase, RNA-Seq
- Tool Tags: UCSC Genome Browser