What do we mean by housekeeping genes? – McqOptions

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1.	What do we mean by housekeeping genes?
A.	Housekeeping genes are those genes which are specific to an organism
B.	Housekeeping genes are those genes which are present in all the organisms
C.	Housekeeping genes are those genes which are meant for repair and maintenance in a species of organism
D.	Housekeeping genes are those genes which required for the replication process
Answer» C. Housekeeping genes are those genes which are meant for repair and maintenance in a species of organism

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