Human Genome Code Analysis
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What percentage of the human genome is made up of introns?

  • 5%
  • 15%
  • 25%
  • 20% (correct)
  • Which term refers to sequences of DNA that can move throughout the genome?

  • Promoters
  • Transposable elements (correct)
  • Repetitive DNA
  • Exons
  • What is the function of promoters in DNA?

  • Account for 15% of the genome
  • Move throughout the genome
  • Code for proteins
  • Begin gene transcription (correct)
  • What do pseudogenes represent in the human genome?

    <p>Inactive DNA segments without function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately how much of the human genome is made up of unique noncoding DNA?

    <p>15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What accounts for about 58% of the human genome according to the text?

    <p>Transposable elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of DNA is likely a result of mistakes during DNA replication or recombination?

    <p>Repetitive DNA not related to transposable elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the human genome is made up of regulatory sequences like promoters?

    <p>~5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between exons and introns?

    <p>Exons are expressed regions, while introns are intervening sequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are exons and introns arranged in a DNA sequence?

    <p>Introns are found between exons in a DNA sequence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do exons encode for in the human genome?

    <p>Polypeptides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of introns in gene expression?

    <p>Introns intervene in the process of gene expression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are exons considered crucial in genetic information processing?

    <p>Exon sequences determine the amino acid sequence of a protein.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes introns in relation to protein synthesis?

    <p>Intervening sequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect would it have if exons were removed from a DNA sequence?

    <p>'Silent' mutations could occur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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