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How much percentage of the human genome is represented by the exome?
How much percentage of the human genome is represented by the exome?
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The exome covers only 1% of the genome but contains almost all protein-coding information.
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The exome, which includes all coding regions of the human genome, constitutes approximately 1% of the total genome. Despite its small size, it holds crucial information for protein synthesis and is a key focus in genetic studies.
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