Much of the human genome does not code for proteins. Which of the following types of DNA are found in these regions of the genome?
A) DNA that consists only of histone coding sequences
B) DNA that is translated directly without being transcribed
C) DNA that is transcribed into several kinds of small RNAs with biological function
D) DNA that serves as binding sites for reverse transcriptase

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The non-coding regions of the human genome are transcribed into various types of small RNAs, such as microRNAs and long non-coding RNAs, which play crucial roles in gene regulation and other cellular processes.

Much of the Human Genome Does Not Code for Proteins