What comprises about half of our non-coding DNA?

A. Introns D. Repeating sequences
B. Promoter regions E. Single nucleotide polymorphisms
C. Exons


D

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A primary reason that the kidneys have one of the highest metabolic rates of all body organs is that _____

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