Which statement about the globin genes in humans is false?
A) They are all expressed at the same time.
B) They all arose from a single common ancestor gene.
C) They are an example of a gene family.
D) Some of the different genes carry out different functions.
E) All of the above are true;none is false.

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The globin genes in humans are not all expressed at the same time. Rather, different globin genes are expressed at different stages of development and in different tissues. For example, fetal globin is expressed primarily in the fetus, while adult globin is expressed in adult red blood cells.

Which Statement About the Globin Genes in Humans Is False