Genes expressed at relatively constant levels in tissues regardless of variations in the animal's condition are called a
A)transposable element.
B)steady state gene.
C)constitutive gene.
D)recombinant gene.
E)multifunctional genE.

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Constitutive genes are expressed at a constant level in various tissues regardless of an organism's environment or developmental stage. Other genes may be regulated by external factors, such as stress or nutrition, but constitutive genes are always expressed.

Genes Expressed at Relatively Constant Levels in Tissues Regardless of Variations