Which Statement About the Introns Within One Gene Is Correct

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the introns within one gene is correct?

• A)These small pieces of DNA form microRNAs that regulate gene expression.
• B)They are part of the desert DNA composing the noncoding regions.
• C)When expressed, they induce posttranslational modifications.
• D)The introns of one gene may be the exons of another gene.

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