Which of the following statements is TRUE of highly repetitive sequences?

A. They can be found millions of times in a eukaryotic genome.
B. They typically decrease fitness of the organism.
C. They play a vital role in transcription.
D. They typically increase fitness of the organism.
E. They play a vital role in translation.


Answer: A

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