Which of the Following Is an INCORRECT Statement About Pseudogenes

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement about pseudogenes?

• A) Portions of their DNA sequences are similar to those of genes with known functions.
• B) RNA can be transcribed from some pseudogenes, but the protein products will not have an obvious function.
• C) Pseudogenes are lost more quickly in bacteria because of their faster replication processes.
• D) Bacterial pseudogenes account for less of the genome than in eukaryotes.
• E) Pseudogenes have not been found in bacteria.

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