Which of the following statements about genome evolution is true?

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This statement is true, some salamanders have about 40 times as much DNA as humans do. The other statements are false or misleading. Humans have only about 2-3 times more genes than Drosophila, not 10-20 times more (A). While it is true that many species have more protein-coding genes than bacteria, the comparison of 500 times more is an exaggeration (B). A larger genome does not necessarily indicate greater complexity, as some organisms with simpler body plans can have larger genomes than more complex organisms (D).

Which of the Following Statements About Genome Evolution Is True