What concept is supported by studies of the HACNS1 DNA segment?

A. that non-protein-coding DNA is just junk left over from evolution
B. that only protein-coding DNA is biochemically active
C. that non-protein-coding DNA is most of our DNA
D. that non-protein-coding DNA indirectly promotes the creation of important proteins


Answer: D

Psychology

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