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

(a) About 50% of the human genome is made up of mobile genetic elements.
(b) More of the human genome comprises intron sequences than exon sequences.
(c) About 1.5% of the human genome codes for exons.
(d) Only the exons are conserved between the genomes of humans and other mammals.


(d) About 5% of the human genome is highly conserved with other mammalian genomes, yet only about 1.5% of the human genome codes for exons.

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a. mutations b. disruptive selection c. directional selection d. sexual selection e. stabilizing selection

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To prevent disastrous consequences, the eukaryotic cell cycle is controlled by:

a. the mitochondria. b. helper viruses. c. environmental signals. d. a very detailed, rigid genetic program. e. a series of cell cycle checkpoint

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Phagocytes utilize all of the following to optimize interaction with (getting to and getting hold of) microorganisms EXCEPT

A) trapping a bacterium against a rough surface. B) opsonization. C) chemotaxis. D) lysozyme. E) complement.

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What are the three main functions of cellular localization of mRNAs?

What will be an ideal response?

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