Which Statement About Gene Amplification Is False

Multiple Choice

Which statement about gene amplification is false?

A) Gene amplification is responsible for amplification of ribosomal RNA genes in amphibian oocytes.
B) Amplified DNA sequences can be found as free extrachromosomal molecules.
C) Gene amplification occurs as an abnormal event in cancer cells.
D) Amplified DNA sequences are a common occurrence in virally infected cells.