When the Genome of a Particular Species Is Said to Include

question 55

Multiple Choice

When the genome of a particular species is said to include 20,000 protein-coding regions, what does this imply?

• A) There are 20,000 genes.
• B) Each gene codes for one protein.
• C) Any other regions are "junk" DNA.
• D) There are also genes for RNAs other than mRNA.
• E) The species is highly evolved.

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Definitions:

Living

The condition of being alive and exhibiting processes such as growth, metabolism, reproduction, and response to stimuli.

Ultradian Rhythms

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Infradian Rhythms

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Period

Time required to complete an activity cycle.