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Human Genome and Protein-Encoding Genes

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What is the percentage of the human genome that constitutes protein-encoding genes?

3.2%

1.5% (correct)

20%

98.5%

How many protein-encoding genes are estimated to be present in the human genome?

25,000 (correct)

15,000

30,000

40,000

What is the function of the 98.5% of the human genome that does not encode proteins?

Developing protein isoforms

Regulation of gene expression (correct)

Encoding RNA transcripts

Comprising the building blocks of cells

What is the term used to describe the long stretches of DNA that do not encode proteins?

Genome 'dark matter' Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that separates humans from worms in terms of their genomes?

Function of long stretches of DNA Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the human genome is ultimately transcribed?

80% Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of proteins in the human body according to the text?

Building blocks of cells Signup and view all the answers