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?

    <p>Genome 'dark matter'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Function of long stretches of DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the human genome is ultimately transcribed?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Building blocks of cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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