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Which is the cartoon character that shares its name with that of a gene?

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Tintin
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Popeye
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Asterix
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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'.
So, the correct answer is 'Tintin'.

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