The Number of Genes in the Human Genome Is Estimated

question 76

Multiple Choice

The number of genes in the human genome is estimated to be:

• A)20,000 to 25,000.
• B)3 billion.
• C)3 to 6 million.
• D)1 million.

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Definitions:

Radical Intermediate

A highly reactive species with unpaired electrons formed during some chemical reactions.

Acid Catalyst

A substance that accelerates the rate of a chemical reaction by donating protons (H+ ions) but is not consumed in the reaction process.

Necessary Reagents

Specific substances or compounds required to initiate or carry out a given chemical reaction.

Racemic Mixture

A mixture of equal amounts of two enantiomers of a compound, which are mirror images of each other but not superimposable.