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Which is the largest gene in man?

A
Dystrophin
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Insulin gene
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C
β-globin gene of haemoglobin
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D
Tumor suppressor gene
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E
Oncogene
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Solution

The correct option is C Dystrophin
The dystrophin gene is the largest gene found in nature, measuring 2.4 Mb. It is a large, rod-like cytoskeletal protein which is found at the inner surface of muscle fibers. Hence, the correct answer is option A.

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