Choose the True Statements About the Human and Mouse Genomes

question 16

Multiple Choice

Choose the true statements about the human and mouse genomes.

• A)The human genome shares 99% of its genes with the mouse genome.
• B)A comparison of genomes confirms that mice and humans shared a common ancestry more recently than humans and pufferfish.
• C)Very few genes are conserved in the two genomes.
• D)Little rearrangement of genes has occurred in the two genomes.

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Definitions:

Parallel Play

A developmental stage where children play next to each other but do not interact or play together, often seen in toddlers.

Pretending

The act of deliberately behaving in a way that is not true or real, often to entertain or practice social and cognitive skills.

Mildred Parten

A researcher known for her work on children's play, categorizing it into types that reflect the social development stages of children.

Solitary

The state or condition of being alone or isolated from others, often used to describe times spent alone or creatures that live in isolation.