Which statement about gene amplification is false?
A) Gene amplification is responsible for amplification of ribosomal RNA genes in amphibian oocytes.
B) Amplified DNA sequences can be found as free extrachromosomal molecules.
C) Gene amplification occurs as an abnormal event in cancer cells.
D) Amplified DNA sequences are a common occurrence in virally infected cells.

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Amplified DNA sequences are not a common occurrence in virally infected cells. While viral infections can lead to changes in gene expression and DNA damage, gene amplification is not a typical response to viral infection. Amplification is more often associated with cancer cells or other abnormal cellular processes.

Which Statement About Gene Amplification Is False