The Genomes of Most Animals Contain Multiple Identical Copies of Genes

question 84

Multiple Choice

The genomes of most animals contain multiple identical copies of genes for rRNAs

• A) to allow pseudogenes to evolve.
• B) so that the genes can take on different functions.
• C) because transcription is too slow to supply the needs for the cell.
• D) because transcription is so fast that lots of these genes are required.
• E) to produce short tandem repeats.

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