Although There Are 6 Billion Base Pairs of DNA Packed

question 56

Short Answer

Although there are 6 billion base pairs of DNA packed in 46 human chromosomes, only _______ percent of the DNA in the human genome codes for proteins.

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Definitions:

Cephal/o

A prefix in medical terminology meaning "head."

Crani/o

A prefix related to the skull or cranium, used in medical terminology.

Carp/o

A combining form used in medical terminology referring to the wrist (carpal bones).

Cervic/o

A combining form referring to the neck or the cervix.