What is the total memory storage of the human genome?

In summary, the 3Gigabits of base 4 memory in the human genome, which is equivalent to 750MB of binary standardized to 8 bits/byte, contains approximately 30MB of information due to the presence of two copies, evolutionary junk, and repeated or copied areas. This can be compared to a base ePROM storing a recipe, with the whole body serving as complimentary storage and the range of action for the body as the execution space. In contrast, a machine can perform a lot with much less if it has context-based, self-referencing, and self-altering reactions to instructions, highlighting the importance of AI in instruction sets. Overall, calculating the number of different recipes that can fit in the
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My answer is that the 3Gigabits of base 4 memory in the human genome is equivalent to 750MB of binary standardised to 8 bits/byte.

Once I have taken into account that there are two copies, evolutionary junk and repeated or copied areas, I am getting an estimate of around 30MB.
 
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... or about 30000 genes.
Tough you should think of it as a base ePROM storing a recipe.
Then the whole body is available as complimentary storage and the execution space is the range of action for the body.

A machine can do a lot with much less if it's reactions to instructions are context-based, self-referencing, and self altering. It's a basic lesson in AI. Then the instruction set is a recipe - how many different recipes fit in the same number of characters in a recipe book?

What I am trying to say is that it is not a useful calculation.
 

Related to What is the total memory storage of the human genome?

What is the total memory storage of the human genome?

The human genome is estimated to contain around 3 billion base pairs of DNA. Each base pair can be represented by 2 bits, resulting in a total of 6 billion bits or 750 megabytes (MB) of data.

How does the human genome compare to other organisms?

The size of the human genome is relatively large compared to other organisms. For example, the genome of the fruit fly is only about 180 MB, while the genome of a fern is around 480 GB.

Can the human genome be stored in a computer?

Yes, the human genome can be stored in a computer. In fact, there are multiple databases and programs specifically designed for storing and analyzing genomic data.

Does the total memory storage of the human genome vary between individuals?

Yes, the total memory storage of the human genome can vary slightly between individuals. This is due to small differences in the number and arrangement of base pairs, known as genetic variations.

Is the human genome the same for every cell in the body?

Yes, the human genome is the same for every cell in the body. However, not all genes are expressed in every cell. This means that different cells may have different functions and characteristics, even though they have the same genetic information.

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