The Human Genome Project Recently Revised Its Original Estimate of the Number

question 38

Multiple Choice

The Human Genome Project recently revised its original estimate of the number of genes that human beings have.The new estimate is approximately

• A)21,500.
• B)32,500.
• C)40,500.
• D)10,000.

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Definitions:

Peer Associations

The social connections or relationships among individuals of similar age or status, impacting behaviors and attitudes.

Heredity

The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.

Alcohol Use

The consumption of beverages containing ethanol, varying from occasional drinking to chronic abuse, with potential impact on health and behavior.

Tolerance

The capacity to endure continued exposure to a substance (like a drug) without adverse reactions, or a broader acceptance and openness towards the practices and views of others without sharing them.