[Campbell Biology P.499] According to the text, what is the best definition of a "pseudogene"? | Practice Question
According to the text, what is the best definition of a "pseudogene"?
- A: Genes that have recently acquired new functions through mutation.
- B: Functional genes present in multiple copies within the genome.
- C: Former genes that have lost their protein-coding function due to accumulating mutations.
- D: DNA sequences that regulate the expression of other genes.
Explanation
The text explicitly defines pseudogenes as 'former genes that have accumulated mutations over a long time and no longer produce functional proteins.'