Humans share approximately 60% of their genes with bananas, not their entire DNA. This percentage is calculated by comparing the protein-coding genes, which are often involved in fundamental cellular processes necessary for both plants and animals. The comparison of the amino acid sequence of these homologous proteins shows a similarity of roughly 40%.
That's wild, I didn't realize it was specifically the protein-coding genes. Makes sense though, since a lot of basic cell stuff would be similar across living things.
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Yeah, it's wild but true! About 50% of our DNA is similar to a banana's. We're not turning into fruit or anything, just shows how life on Earth shares some basic building blocks. Crazy to think about
Haha, fair enough! I get not wanting to be part of the banana club. Still, it's kinda wild to think about how much we share with something so different.
Humans share approximately 60% of their genes with bananas, not their entire DNA. This percentage is calculated by comparing the protein-coding genes, which are often involved in fundamental cellular processes necessary for both plants and animals. The comparison of the amino acid sequence of these homologous proteins shows a similarity of roughly 40%.
That's wild, I didn't realize it was specifically the protein-coding genes. Makes sense though, since a lot of basic cell stuff would be similar across living things.
This must be true. I know a few people who show their banana behaviour every day. 😜 !LOL
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Yeah, it's wild but true! About 50% of our DNA is similar to a banana's. We're not turning into fruit or anything, just shows how life on Earth shares some basic building blocks. Crazy to think about
Nah, I'm not part of that. 😂
Haha, fair enough! I get not wanting to be part of the banana club. Still, it's kinda wild to think about how much we share with something so different.