Current Analysis Indicates That Less Than 2% of the Human

question 1

Multiple Choice

Current analysis indicates that less than 2% of the human genome codes for proteins. Based on the systems approach employed by the ENCODE project, what percentage of the genome is estimated to be transcribed at some point in at least one cell type?

• A) less than 2%
• B) about 50%
• C) about 75%
• D) 100%

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Definitions:

Anterior

Located towards the front of the body or an organ.

Posterior

Referring to the back or rear part of the body or structure.

Superior

Placed above or higher than another; often used to describe anatomical positioning.

Skeletal

Relating to or constituting the framework of bones that supports the body.