Scientists have discovered that the human genome contains about 21,000 genes and
a. each gene holds the instructions to make one protein.
b. each gene can make more than one protein.
c. most of these genes are turned off throughout development.
d. most of these genes are turned on at birth and remain on.
Answer: b. each gene can make more than one protein.
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A. psychic B. holistic C. sociopsychological D. hierarchical
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