Current estimates note that the human genome contains about how many genes?
A) about 5,000
B) about 25,000
C) about 85,000
D) over a million

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Current estimates suggest that the human genome contains about 25,000 genes. While early estimates suggested that there could be up to 100,000 genes, this number has been revised downward as more research has been conducted. However, the number of functional elements in the genome (such as non-coding regions with regulatory functions) is still the subject of ongoing research and debate.

Current Estimates Note That the Human Genome Contains About How