The Human Genome
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Which of the following accurately describes the number of protein-encoding genes in the human genome?

  • There are 3.2 billion protein-encoding genes
  • There are fewer protein-encoding genes in humans compared to worms
  • There are about 20,000 protein-encoding genes
  • There are only 1.5% protein-encoding genes in the genome (correct)

    • What is the main function of the protein-encoding genes in the human genome?

  • To instruct the assembly of cells in the human body
  • To encode long stretches of DNA
  • To differentiate humans from worms
  • To produce enzymes, structural elements, and signaling molecules (correct)

    • How does the number of protein-encoding genes in worms compare to humans?

  • Worms have more protein-encoding genes than humans
  • Worms have the same number of protein-encoding genes as humans (correct)
  • Worms have fewer protein-encoding genes than humans
  • Worms do not have any protein-encoding genes

    • What is the main difference between humans and worms in terms of their genomes?

    <p>Humans have a higher percentage of non-protein-encoding DNA in their genomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it surprising that worms have a similar number of protein-encoding genes as humans?

    <p>Worms have a much smaller genome compared to humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the size of the human genome?

    <p>3.2 billion DNA base pairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the human genome encodes proteins?

    <p>1.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many protein-encoding genes do worms have?

    <p>About 20,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between humans and worms in terms of their genomes?

    <p>The function of the non-protein encoding DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the protein-encoding genes in the human genome?

    <p>Instruct the assembly of enzymes, structural elements, and signaling molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

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