Which of the Following Is a Major Finding from the ENCODE

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major finding from the ENCODE project?

• A)DNA methylation usually signifies the activation of gene expression.
• B)In humans, one gene encodes exactly one protein.
• C)Gene regulation is achieved through a complex network of regulatory regions throughout the genome.
• D)Less than 20% of human DNA is linked to biological function.
• E) There are more than 10 million regulatory sites in human DNA.

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