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What is the main function of transposons in the human genome?
What is the main function of transposons in the human genome?
- Repairing damaged DNA
- Regulating gene expression
- Encoding active genes
- Creating or reversing mutations (correct)
Which type of pseudogenes are created by reverse transcription of unspliced precursor mRNAs?
Which type of pseudogenes are created by reverse transcription of unspliced precursor mRNAs?
- Processed pseudogenes
- Active pseudogenes
- Functional pseudogenes
- Nonprocessed pseudogenes (correct)
What percentage of the repetitive sequences in the human genome are derived from transposons?
What percentage of the repetitive sequences in the human genome are derived from transposons?
- 85%
- 25%
- 65%
- 45% (correct)
Which type of repetitive sequence consists of variable number tandem repeats?
Which type of repetitive sequence consists of variable number tandem repeats?
Which class of transposon-mediated transposition involves RNA?
Which class of transposon-mediated transposition involves RNA?
What do segmental duplications refer to in the context of the human genome?
What do segmental duplications refer to in the context of the human genome?
What is the main characteristic of processed pseudogenes?
What is the main characteristic of processed pseudogenes?
Which region of the chromosome is responsible for protecting the ends of chromosomes from deterioration?
Which region of the chromosome is responsible for protecting the ends of chromosomes from deterioration?
'Secondary constrictions' in chromosomes are mainly associated with which structure?
'Secondary constrictions' in chromosomes are mainly associated with which structure?
What is the primary feature of tandem repeats in the human genome?
What is the primary feature of tandem repeats in the human genome?
