The number of genes in human genome is found to be much less than what was initially expected as humans are capable of making large number of diverse proteins. This paradox can be best explained by:
1. Gene editing
2. Alternative splicing
3. Intron excision
4. Post transcriptional modification

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Read the following four statements (A-D):

A. In transcription, adenosine pairs with uracil
B. Regulation of lac operon by a repressor is referred to as positive regulation
C. The human genome has approximately 50,000 genes
D. Haemophilia is a sex-linked recessive disease


How many of the above statements are right?

1.  Three 

2.  Four 

3.  One 

4.  Two 

Subtopic:  Gene Regulation: Lac Operon | Human Genome Project | Transcription |
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The human chromosome with the highest and least number of genes in them are respectively:

1. Chromosome 21 and Y

2. Chromosome 1 and X

3. Chromosome 1 and Y

4. Chromosome X and Y

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Which human chromosome has maximum and minimum genes located on it respectively?

1. X and 1
2. X and Y
3. Y and 1
4. 1 and Y

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In the history of biology, the human genome project led to the development of:
1. Biosystematics
2. Biotechnology
3. Biomonitoring
4. Bioinformatics

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