Which of the Following Statements About Cells and Genes Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cells and genes is FALSE?

• A) The sequencing of bases within a gene is of little significance.
• B) Each cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes.
• C) Our bodies are made up of about 260 different types of cells.
• D) Each chromosome contains from hundreds to thousands of genes.

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