1.

Which out of the following statements is true about the human genome?(a) The human genome is believed to contain approximately 50,000 protein coding genes(b) All non-protein coding sequences in the genome are believed to be non-functional DNA(c) About 1.6% of the human genome encodes protein sequences(d) Intros are the sections of protein coding genes that actually encode amino acid sequencesThe question was asked by my school principal while I was bunking the class.Question is taken from Chromosomal Elements in section Genes and Chromosomes of Biochemistry

Answer»

Right option is (c) About 1.6% of the human genome encodes protein sequences

To explain I would SAY: The ACTUAL protein coding sequences (EXCLUDING introns) CONSTITUTE only 1.6% of the total DNA.



Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions