Choose the True Statement About Genome Size and Gene Number

question 1

Multiple Choice

Choose the true statement about genome size and gene number in animals.

• A)There is a strong correlation between the number of genes and genome size.
• B)Much of the extra DNA in humans is in the form of exons.
• C)The pufferfish has a larger genome than humans and more genes.
• D)Genome size differences depend to a large extent on the amount of retrotransposon DNA present.

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