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More than _____ of the human genome consists of interspersed repetitive sequences derived from TEs (transposable elements).

(a) one-third

(b) one-eighth

(c) one-fifth

(d) half

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Correct answer is (a) one-third

The explanation: The presence of these elements may be demonstrated using programs for detection of low-complexity regions in sequences. For e.g. in the fruit fly Drosophila has 15% of genome that is made up of transposable elements.

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