Junk DNA

[Margaret Novack]

"junk" DNA may have a function, but the function may not be known when a 
fragment is sequenced.  Some "junk" elements may also be retroid 
elements, which are probably important in determining evolutionary 
processes.  

I guess my opinion on the "junk" DNA question, is that just because we 
don't know what it does - it is not precluded from actually having 
some currently unknown function.

Margaret Novack


On Sun, 9 Jul 1995, Samuel H Hazleton V wrote:

> Would someone clarify for me what "junk" DNA is?  Is it just a vestigial
> evolutionary leftover or does it really have a function?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Sam Hazleton
> 
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