Molecular-Basis-Of-Inheritance Question 287
Question: Consider the following statement w.r.t. human genome project and select the wrong choice.
Options:
A) Scientists have identified about 1.4 million locations where SNPs occur.
B) The human genome contains 3164.7 billion nucleotide base.
C) The total number of genes is estimated at 30,000.
D) Less than 2 percent of the genome codes for proteins.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
A) Scientists have identified about 1.4 million locations where SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) occur. This statement is generally true.
C) The total number of genes is estimated at 30,000. This is a reasonable estimate for the number of protein-coding genes in the human genome.
D) Less than 2 percent of the genome codes for proteins. This is also true, as the vast majority of the human genome consists of non-coding DNA.
BETA
