A(n) _____ has a DNA sequence similar to a functional gene, but has been mutated so that it no longer produces a functional gene product.
A) pseudogene
B) homologous gene
C) orthologous gene
D) microRNA-encoding sequence
E) operon

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Pseudogenes are sequences of DNA that are similar to functional genes but have been mutated in such a way that they no longer produce a functional product. They can arise through processes such as gene duplication followed by mutation that disrupts the gene's function.

A(n) _____ Has a DNA Sequence Similar to a Functional