The Comparison Between the Number of Human Genes and Those

question 35

Multiple Choice

The comparison between the number of human genes and those of other animal species has led to many conclusions, including

• A) the density of the human genome is far higher than in most other animals.
• B) the number of proteins expressed by the human genome is far more than the number of its genes.
• C) most human DNA consists of genes for protein, tRNA, rRNA, and miRNA.
• D) the genomes of other organisms are most significantly smaller than the human genome.

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Definitions:

Cognition

The cognitive process of gaining awareness and comprehension via thinking, experiencing, and sensory perception.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Preconceptions

Ideas or opinions formed before having evidence for their truth or usefulness.

Likelihood

A statistical term that measures the probability of a particular outcome given a set of conditions or parameters.