Which of the Following Statements Comparing the Human Genome to That

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements comparing the human genome to that of invertebrates like C. elegans and D. melanogaster is true?

• A) A larger fraction of DNA in the human genome is for coding proteins.
• B) The human genome is more than ten times larger.
• C) The average human gene codes for more proteins than the average invertebrate gene.
• D) Both a and b
• E) Both b and c

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Definitions:

Tolman

Edwin C. Tolman was an American psychologist who made significant contributions to the study of learning and motivation in what came to be known as cognitive maps.

Demand

The desire or need for products, services, or resources combined with the ability and willingness to pay for them.

Food Deprivation

A condition resulting from lack of food intake, leading to physical and psychological effects and often used in experiments to motivate behaviors in animals.

Eyeblink Response

A reflex action where the eyelids close rapidly to protect the eyes, typically triggered by sudden stimuli.