As Organisms Increase in Complexity from Yeasts to Fruit Flies

question 59

Multiple Choice

As organisms increase in complexity from yeasts to fruit flies to humans, the number of protein-coding genes in the genome increases _______ than the number of nucleotides, and the proportion of the genome that codes for proteins _______.

• A) more; greatly increases
• B) more; greatly decreases
• C) less; greatly increases
• D) less; roughly stays the same
• E) less; greatly decreases

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Definitions:

Psychological Counseling

is the provision of professional assistance and guidance in resolving personal or psychological problems, facilitated by a qualified therapist or counselor.

Inherited Disorders

Genetic disorders passed down from parents to their offspring through their genes.

Polygenic

Relating to or involving many genes, contributing to the phenotype of an organism.

Multiple Gene

refers to the involvement of more than one gene in influencing a particular trait or characteristic, highlighting the complex nature of genetic inheritance.