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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?
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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?
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Which of the following accurately describes the size of the human genome?
Which of the following accurately describes the size of the human genome?
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What percentage of the human genome encodes proteins?
What percentage of the human genome encodes proteins?
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How many protein-encoding genes do worms have?
How many protein-encoding genes do worms have?
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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?
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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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