Comparative Genomics

                                                                        

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                                                         Comparative Genomics

How does the rice genome compare with the human genome? 

The Indica genome contains 45,000-56,000genes, and the average length of each gene is 4,500 base pairs long. The number of human genes is still being debated, but may be around 30,000 to 40,000, with an average gene length of 72,000 base pairs. 

Genome of Drosophilia shares similarity to Human DNA 

Mice has similarity to Human Genome

Fact Sheets: Comparative Genomics 

Current Events 

                         Discovery of 'Dragon Man' skull in China prompts rethink of human evolution

Researchers said Homo longi or "Dragon Man" could replace Neanderthals as our own species' closest relative.

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Eg: Human and Mouse Genome