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The mRNA product is shorter than the gene coding for it as a result of splicing. Therefore the organism in question is likely to be a Eukaryote, as Prokaryotes rarely undergo splicing.

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Q: When you compare an mRNA product of an unidentified organism with the gene you discover that the mRNA is much smaller than the actual gene coding for it Is the organism a bacteria or eukaryote why?
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