Because of our greater complexity,the human genome carries about eight times as many genes as the fruit fly does.

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This statement is false. Although humans are more complex than fruit flies, we do not have eight times as many genes as they do. In fact, both humans and fruit flies have approximately the same number of genes, around 20,000-25,000. This may seem surprising, but it is because genes can be arranged and regulated in different ways, leading to different levels of complexity and specialization.

Because of Our Greater Complexity,the Human Genome Carries About Eight