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Which of the following accurately describes the number of protein-encoding genes in the human genome?
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?
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?
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?
What is the main difference between humans and worms in terms of their genomes?
Why is it surprising that worms have a similar number of protein-encoding genes as humans?
Why is it surprising that worms have a similar number of protein-encoding genes as humans?
Which of the following accurately describes the size of the human genome?
Which of the following accurately describes the size of the human genome?
What percentage of the human genome encodes proteins?
What percentage of the human genome encodes proteins?
How many protein-encoding genes do worms have?
How many protein-encoding genes do worms have?
What is the main difference between humans and worms in terms of their genomes?
What is the main difference between humans and worms in terms of their genomes?
What is the main function of the protein-encoding genes in the human genome?
What is the main function of the protein-encoding genes in the human genome?
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