Which is the cartoon character that shares its name with that of a gene?
A
Tintin
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B
Popeye
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C
Asterix
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D
Obelix
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Solution
The correct option is A Tintin Titin is a protein responsible for the elasticity of the muscle. It is encoded by the TTN gene. The Tintin protein is also known as 'connectin'.