A sequence contains an open reading frame that begins with a start codon.Most likely,it
A) contains highly repetitive DNA.
B) contains moderately repetitive DNA.
C) codes for a protein.
D) is in a centromeric region.
E) is in a teleomeric region.

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The presence of a start codon indicates that the sequence is coding for a protein. Therefore, option C is the best choice. Options A, B, D, and E are incorrect because they do not necessarily indicate the presence of a start codon or coding potential.

A Sequence Contains an Open Reading Frame That Begins with a Start