Humans have about 20,000 genes that encode proteins. It is estimated that through alternative splicing and protein modifications, these genes can give rise to how many different proteins?

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Through alternative splicing and various post-translational modifications, the approximately 20,000 genes in the human genome can give rise to over 100,000 different proteins. This process allows a single gene to produce multiple protein variants, significantly expanding the diversity of the proteome beyond the number of genes.

Humans Have About 20,000 Genes That Encode Proteins