If the sequence of a cDNA matches a DNA sequence in the genome,then this genomic DNA is likely to _____.
A)code for a protein
B)code for a ribozyme
C)code for an rRNA
D)be part of an intron
E)be a regulatory sequence

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cDNA is complementary DNA that is made from mRNA by reverse transcription. Therefore, if the sequence of a cDNA matches a DNA sequence in the genome, it means that the particular genomic DNA codes for a messenger RNA (mRNA), which in turn codes for a protein.

If the Sequence of a CDNA Matches a DNA Sequence