Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

How many bases, or letters, are in the human genome?

bases genome Human letters
0
Posted

How many bases, or letters, are in the human genome?

0 CommentsAdd a Comment

1 Answer

0

About three billion. If all the letters were printed out, it would fill a stack of books as high as the Washington Monument. The mouse genome also has 3 billion bases. A worm has 100 million, a fruit fly has 160 million, and the yeast used in making bread has 12.5 million.

0 CommentsAdd a Comment

Related Questions

What is your question?

*Sadly, we had to bring back ads too. Hopefully more targeted.

Experts123