Which of the Following Is a Representation of Gene Density

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a representation of gene density?

• A) Humans have 2,900 Mb per genome.
• B) C. elegans has ~20,000 genes.
• C) Humans have ~20,000 genes in 2,900 Mb.
• D) Humans have 27,000 bp in introns.
• E) Fritillaria has a genome 40 times the size of a human.

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Definitions:

Shield Volcanoes

Broad, gently sloping volcanoes formed by the accumulation of highly fluid lava flows, resembling a warrior's shield.

Basaltic Magma

A type of magma that is low in silica and high in iron and magnesium, characteristic of mid-ocean ridges and volcanic islands.

Low Slopes

Areas of land where the gradient or incline is slight, typically leading to the gentle flow of rivers or surface runoff.

Broad, Gentle

Describes wide areas with a mild gradient or slope, often used in geographical and geological contexts.