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What is the percentage of the human genome that constitutes protein-encoding genes?
1.5%
How many protein-encoding genes are estimated to be present in the human genome?
25,000
What is the function of the 98.5% of the human genome that does not encode proteins?
Regulation of gene expression
What is the term used to describe the long stretches of DNA that do not encode proteins?
Genome 'dark matter'
What is the main factor that separates humans from worms in terms of their genomes?
Function of long stretches of DNA
What percentage of the human genome is ultimately transcribed?
80%
What is the main role of proteins in the human body according to the text?
Building blocks of cells
Explore the composition of the human genome and its relationship to the protein-encoding genes that play a crucial role in the development and functioning of the human body. Delve into the significance of these genes in the assembly of enzymes, structural components, and signaling molecules within human cells.
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