Compared to earlier estimates about the total number of genes in the human genome, it now appears that there are:
A) about 10 times more genes than previously thought
B) about twice as many genes as previously thought
C) about the same number of genes as was predicted by Watson and Crick in 1954
D) somewhat fewer genes than previously thought

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Recent studies have revealed that there are actually fewer genes in the human genome than previously thought. While early estimates predicted there may be up to 100,000 genes, current research suggests that there are likely closer to 20,000-25,000 genes.

Compared to Earlier Estimates About the Total Number of Genes