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The total number of genes in humans is far less(lt25000) the than the pravious estimate (up to 140000 gene). Comment.

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The total number of genes is estimated at 25000 much lower than provious estimates of 14000 that had been based on extrapolations from gene-rich areas as opposed to composite of gene-rich rich and gene-poor areas.
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