Asked by Jennifer Stephens on Jun 08, 2024
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According to your text,the human genome,which contains the complete sequence of genes in the human body,is analogous to
A) a library.
B) a gymnasium.
C) a cafeteria.
D) the entire school.
Human Genome
Complete sequence of genes in the human body.
Genes
Units of heredity made up of DNA, located on chromosomes, that carry the instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known organisms.
Analogous
Similar or comparable in certain respects, typically allowing for a comparison to be made.
- Grasp the concept of the human genome and its analogy to a vast repository of genetic information.
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Estefania ParraJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The text explicitly states that the human genome is like a library, as it contains a collection of genes, much like a library contains a collection of books. The other choices (gymnasium, cafeteria, entire school) are not mentioned or linked to the human genome in any way.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the concept of the human genome and its analogy to a vast repository of genetic information.