Which of the Following Statements About the Human Genome Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the human genome is INCORRECT?

• A) There are approximately 3.1 billion bp in the human genome.
• B) Human share a majority of genes with other species.
• C) Less than 2 percent of the genome codes for proteins.
• D) The human genome contains approximately 100,000 genes.
• E) The functions of most human genes are still unknown.

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