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What is the percentage of the human genome that constitutes protein-encoding genes?
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?
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?
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?
What is the term used to describe the long stretches of DNA that do not encode proteins?
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What is the main factor that separates humans from worms in terms of their genomes?
What is the main factor that separates humans from worms in terms of their genomes?
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What percentage of the human genome is ultimately transcribed?
What percentage of the human genome is ultimately transcribed?
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What is the main role of proteins in the human body according to the text?
What is the main role of proteins in the human body according to the text?
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