A gene desert is
A)a unique sequence of DNA in a genome.
B)a region of a genome containing very few genes.
C)a gene that is transcribed only in dry climates.
D)a region of a genome containing many open reading frames but no promoter.
E)a region of a genome in which all genes are transcribed at low levels.

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A gene desert is defined as a region of a genome that contains very few genes, often spanning large genomic distances without any or with minimal gene activity. These regions can be important for the regulation of neighboring genes and can contain regulatory elements.

A Gene Desert Is