Question

applying math 1. calculate the approximate number of genes humans have. show your work. (assume that each chromosome has 1500 genes.)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall human chromosome number

Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, so total chromosomes \( n = 46 \).

Step2: Calculate total genes

Given each chromosome has 1500 genes, total genes \( = n\times1500 \). Substitute \( n = 46 \), so total genes \( = 46\times1500 \).
Calculate \( 46\times1500 = 69000 \).

Answer:

The approximate number of human genes is 69000.