The results of the Human Genome Project indicate that humans have approximately _____ as many genes as a fly or worm.
A) twice
B) four times
C) five times
D) six times

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Surprisingly, humans have only about twice as many genes as a fly or worm. It was previously believed that humans had much more genes than other organisms, but the findings of the Human Genome Project debunked this myth.

The Results of the Human Genome Project Indicate That Humans