Top 10 Genetic InFormation
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There are between 30,000 and 40,000 genes in the human genome
There are between 30,000 and 40,000 genes in the human genomeThere are between 30,000 and 40,000 genes in the human genome - Human genome contains 30,000–40,000 genes.
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A human being can be made from a gene count only twice as great as that of a fly or worm.
- A human being can be made from a gene count only twice as great as that of a fly or worm.
A human being can be made from a gene count only twice as great as that of a fly or worm. - Human genes far exceed fly or worm gene count.
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We are not fruitflies or worms because some of our genes work differently – we have more “control genes.”
- We are not fruitflies or worms because some of our genes work differently – we have more “control genes.”
We are not fruitflies or worms because some of our genes work differently – we have more “control genes.” - Control genes differentiate humans from simpler organisms.
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Hundreds of genes appear to have come from bacteria – one of which has been associated with depression.
- Hundreds of genes appear to have come from bacteria – one of which has been associated with depression.
Hundreds of genes appear to have come from bacteria – one of which has been associated with depression. - Bacteria contribute to human genetic makeup.
5.
Most mutations occur in males.
- Most mutations occur in males.
Most mutations occur in males. - Males more prone to genetic mutations.
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More than one million SNPs have been identified.
- More than one million SNPs have been identified.
More than one million SNPs have been identified. - Over one million SNPs contribute to genetic diversity.
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The purpose of the 97% of “junk” DNA is being discovered.
- The purpose of the 97% of “junk” DNA is being discovered.
The purpose of the 97% of “junk” DNA is being discovered. - The mystery of junk DNA is being unraveled.
8.
Just 483 existing “targets” in the body account for all the pharmaceutical drugs on the market.
- Just 483 existing “targets” in the body account for all the pharmaceutical drugs on the market.
Just 483 existing “targets” in the body account for all the pharmaceutical drugs on the market. - 483 targets influence all drugs on the market.
9.
Understanding of how the body works is dramatically increasing due to HGP knowledge.
- Understanding of how the body works is dramatically increasing due to HGP knowledge.
Understanding of how the body works is dramatically increasing due to HGP knowledge. - Human genome project advances understanding of body.
10.
Understanding of how we evolved as human beings is being rapidly advanced through “genetic archaeology.”
- Understanding of how we evolved as human beings is being rapidly advanced through “genetic archaeology.”
Understanding of how we evolved as human beings is being rapidly advanced through “genetic archaeology.” - Genetic archaeology reveals human evolutionary history.