In genes which exhibit rho-independent transcription termination, if a mutation(s) prevents hairpin loop formation, which of the following could occur?

the transcript may become shorter than normal.

the transcript may become longer than normal.

the rho protein won't dissociate from the dna.

rna polymerase won't dissociate from the dna.

a and c

b and d

all of the above

The best and most correct answer among the choices provided by your question is is both A and C.

The following would occur in genes which exhibit rho-independent transcription termination: the transcript may become shorter than normal and the Rho protein won't dissociate from the DNA.

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