The human genome is estimated to contain about _______________ genes.

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Current estimates suggest that the human genome contains approximately 22,000 genes. However, this number may change as our understanding of the genome and gene expression evolves. Option A (7,000) and C (46,000) are not accurate estimates of the number of genes in the human genome. Option D (303,000) is also not a correct estimate and is likely an overestimate or includes non-coding DNA regions.

The Human Genome Is Estimated to Contain About _______________ Genes