Multiple Choice
Which of the following best defines both 'gene pool' and 'allele frequency' in the context of population genetics?
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Approximately how large is a typical eukaryotic gene?
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1,000 to 10,000 base pairs
B
10 to 100 base pairs
C
50,000 to 100,000 base pairs
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100 to 500 base pairs
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Understand that a typical eukaryotic gene includes both coding regions (exons) and non-coding regions (introns), which together contribute to its overall length.
Recall that eukaryotic genes are generally larger than prokaryotic genes due to the presence of introns and regulatory sequences.
Consider that the coding sequence alone (exons) is often a few thousand base pairs, but when introns and regulatory regions are included, the total gene length increases significantly.
Review typical size ranges reported in genetics literature, which indicate that most eukaryotic genes fall within the range of 1,000 to 10,000 base pairs in total length.
Compare the given options with this knowledge to identify the range that best fits the typical size of a eukaryotic gene.
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