There are Approximately _________ Human Genes

Question

There are approximately _________ human genes.
A) 10,000
B) 20,000
C) 100,000
D) 1,000,000
E) 10.000.000

Accepted Answer

The human genome contains approximately 20,000 genes, according to the most recent estimates from genomic research. This number has been revised downward from earlier estimates of about 100,000 genes as sequencing technologies and bioinformatics analyses have improved.