Processed pseudogenes are also derived from a functional gene and they contain introns and a promoter.

Processed pseudogenes are also derived from a functional gene and they contain introns and a promoter. Correct Answer False

Processed pseudogenes are also derived from a functional gene, but they do not contain introns and lack a promoter; hence, they are not expressed. The origin of these pseudogenes is probably due to reverse transcription of the mRNA of the functional gene and insertion of the cDNA copy into a new chromosomal location by a LINE1 reverse transcriptase.

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