A Pseudogene Is

question 227

Multiple Choice

A pseudogene is

• A) a form of hemoglobin that is expressed in fetuses.
• B) similar to hemoglobin but is found in muscle cells.
• C) a gene found in the densely packed, transcriptionally inactive part of the genome.
• D) a copy of a gene that encodes a nonfunctional protein.
• E) a transposable element.

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