Genes The Human Genome

What is a gene?
Genes are instruction manuals for our bodies. They are the directions for building the proteins that make our bodies function. Genes are made of DNA

How many Genes are there?
the exact number of genes encoded by the genome is still unknown, estimates are of 20,000-25,000

What are the differences between men & women?
There are 78 genes which separate males from females.



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