The Size of the Mouse (M

question 4

Multiple Choice

The size of the mouse (M.musculus) genome is 2700 megabases (Mb) and it contains about 25,000 genes arranged on 40 chromosomes.If the genes are evenly distributed on chromosomes in the mouse, what is the average number of genes per chromosome?

• A)1
• B)9.3
• C)67.5
• D)625

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