NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
One of the major observations derived from the Human Genome Project was regarding the proportion of DNA that actually translates into functional products. According to the salient features of the HGP, what percentage of the human genome codes for proteins?
Options
- ALess than 2 %
- BApproximately 25 %
- CMore than 50 %
- DAlmost 99.9 %
Correct answer
A. Less than 2 %
Step-by-step solution
According to the salient features of the Human Genome Project (HGP), less than 2 % of the human genome codes for proteins. Almost 99.9 % of nucleotide bases are exactly the same in all people, and the functions are unknown for over 50 % of the discovered genes. Answer: Less than 2 %