Despite having smaller genomes, the protozoans Paramecium and Trichomonas have significantly more genes than humans.

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Although Paramecium and Trichomonas have smaller genomes, they have more genes than humans due to a higher level of genetic complexity and duplication. Paramecium has around 40,000 genes and Trichomonas has around 60,000 genes, while humans have around 20,000-25,000 genes.

Despite Having Smaller Genomes, the Protozoans Paramecium and Trichomonas Have