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Why Do Tomatoes Have More Genes Than Humans
Surprisingly, a tomato plant has more genes than a human. While we have about 20,000 to 25,000 genes, tomatoes boast around 31,000. This disparity raises a curious question: why would a seemingly simpler organism need more genetic material? The answer isn’t straightforward.
One explanation is a concept called gene duplication. This phenomenon is more common in plants, where they develop extra copies that can evolve to perform new functions. However, their number doesn’t necessarily equate to organism complexity, leaving scientists pondering the intricate workings of genetic evolution and function.
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