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60. The existence of non-coding sequences like promoters, enhancers, and silencers within or near a gene shows that a gene contains

A. Only structural information for making lipids
B. Both coding sequences and regulatory regions that control expression
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C. Random junk sequences without any biological role
D. Templates for copying mitochondrial membranes

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A gene includes its structural coding sequence alongside the regulatory elements required to turn its expression on or off.

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  • Only structural information for making lipids
  • Both coding sequences and regulatory regions that control expression
  • Random junk sequences without any biological role
  • Templates for copying mitochondrial membranes

A gene includes its structural coding sequence alongside the regulatory elements required to turn its expression on or off.

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