The Human Genome Consists of

question 38

Multiple Choice

The human genome consists of

• A)DNA, most of which encodes protein.
• B)DNA, most of which does not encode protein.
• C)DNA, most of which encodes RNA.
• D)protein, most of which does not encode DNA.

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Definitions:

Photorespiration

A process in plant metabolism where oxygen is consumed and carbon dioxide is released, typically reducing the efficiency of photosynthesis.

C4 Plants

Plants that utilize the C4 carbon fixation pathway, enabling them to photosynthesize more efficiently in high light and temperature conditions than C3 plants.

CAM Plants

Plants that utilize Crassulacean Acid Metabolism, an adaptation for photosynthesis in arid conditions.

Organisms

Any contiguous living system, such as an animal, plant, fungus, archaeon, or bacterium.