What function does the noncoding DNA segment HACNS1 have?
A. It turns on genes in the forearm and thumb in humans to promote thumb movement.
B. It creates thumbs in chimpanzees.
C. It creates thumbs in rhesus monkeys.
D. It has no known function.
Answer: A
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