Which of the Following Statements About Pseudogenes Is FALSE

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about pseudogenes is FALSE?

• A)All pseudogenes code for microRNAs.
• B)Pseudogenes share significant nucleotide similarity with functional genes.
• C)Pseudogenes are no longer expressed as a protein product.
• D)There are approximately 11,000 pseudogenes in the human genome.

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