Which of the Following Statements About the Human Genome Is

Question

Which of the following statements about the human genome is FALSE?
A)About 50% of the human genome is made up of mobile genetic elements.
B)More of the human genome comprises intron sequences than exon sequences.
C)About 1.5% of the human genome codes for exons.
D)Only the exons are conserved between the genomes of humans and other mammals.

Accepted Answer

The statement "Only the exons are conserved between the genomes of humans and other mammals" is false. In fact, many non-coding regions of the genome are also conserved between humans and other mammals, indicating their functional importance.