Which of the following is FALSE with respect to the human genome? Select one: a. the number of protein coding genes on a chromosome is directly proportional to its length b. there are 22 pairs of autosomal chromosomes in a typical human cell c. all chromosomes have a centromere d. the longest autosomal chromosome in the human genome is chromosome 1 e. the number of single nucleotide polymorphisms in a chromosome is directly proportional to its length
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Statement a: The number of protein-coding genes on a chromosome is not directly proportional to its length. Gene density varies across chromosomes. Statement b: Humans have 22 pairs of autosomal chromosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes. This statement is Show more…
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