Refer to the Table Showing Various Sequenced Genomes with Respect

question 133

Multiple Choice

Refer to the table showing various sequenced genomes With respect to just the part of the genome that codes for proteins, the human coding genome is about _______ times larger than the Drosophila coding genome.

• A) 1.5
• B) 2
• C) 5
• D) 10
• E) 20

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Definitions:

Reproduce

The biological process by which new individual organisms are generated, ensuring the continuation of their species.

Tanner

Pertains to the Tanner scale, a system that measures the physical development in children, adolescents, and adults based on external primary and secondary sex characteristics.

Growth Spurt

A rapid change in height and weight that signals the onset of puberty.

Gender Differences

The distinctions in characteristics, behaviors, and roles typically associated with being male or female in a society.