Which is the largest gene in man?

Dystrophin

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Insulin gene

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β

-globin gene of haemoglobin

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Tumor suppressor gene

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Oncogene

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Solution

The correct option is C Dystrophin
The dystrophin gene is the largest gene found in nature, measuring 2.4 Mb. It is a large, rod-like cytoskeletal protein which is found at the inner surface of muscle fibers. Hence, the correct answer is option A.

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