[Campbell Biology P.491] According to the "What are the functions of the human genome?" sect... | Practice Question

According to the "What are the functions of the human genome?" section, what percentage of the human genome consists of noncoding DNA?

  • A: 1.5%
  • B: 21.3%
  • C: 98.5%
  • D: 70%

Explanation

The pie chart in the "What are the functions of the human genome?" section clearly shows that noncoding DNA constitutes 98.5% of the human genome, while genes for proteins and RNA make up only 1.5%.