A(n) _____ Has a DNA Sequence Similar to a Functional

question 68

Multiple Choice

A(n) _____ has a DNA sequence similar to a functional gene, but has been mutated so that it no longer produces a functional gene product.

• A) pseudogene
• B) homologous gene
• C) orthologous gene
• D) microRNA-encoding sequence
• E) operon

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Definitions:

No-Par Common Stock

Shares of common stock issued without a par value, which means they are not assigned a nominal face value.

Treasury Stock

Shares of a company's own stock that it has reacquired and held in the company's treasury.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock and typically does not have voting rights but has a fixed dividend.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership shares in a corporation, providing voting rights and entitling the holder to a share of the company’s success through dividends and/or capital appreciation.