Question

Largest gene in humans is

• A. Insulin gene
• B. Oncogene
• C. Dystrophin
• D. Huntingtin

Answer 1

The correct option is C Dystrophin

Dystrophin

• The largest gene in the human genome is the Dystrophin gene present on the ‘X’ chromosome. It is made up of $2.4$ million base pairs.
• It codes for dystrophin protein which protects and strengthens muscle fibres during injury.

Final answer:

(a) Dystrophin