Which of the Following Statements About Repetitive DNA Sequences Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about repetitive DNA sequences is FALSE?

• A)Both centromeres and telomeres contain repetitive DNA sequences.
• B)Short tandem repeats,such as (CA)?_n,may be due to replication slippage.
• C)Large sections of repetitive sequences are observed in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
• D)Familial relationships can be determined by analysis of repetitive DNA.
• E)Repetitive sequences are found in some protein-coding genes.

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