Complete sequence of human genome - tables & graphs

Question

Can anyone help and explain *ANY* graph or table in the scientific article "The complete sequence of a human genome" (Nurk et al.) -- in plain English? I can't understand any of the tables or graphs as they are highly scientific and I need one or two explained in lay language, please. I need to know the exact graph or Table *number* you reference, in your answer please.

Answer 1

Sure, I'd be happy to help!

One graph that may be of interest is Figure 2, which shows the distribution of different types of repeats in the human genome.

In plain English, this graph shows the percentage of the genome that consists of different types of repetitive DNA sequences. These sequences can be classified into different categories, such as simple sequence repeats (SSRs), tandem repeats, and transposable elements.

The graph shows that transposable elements make up the largest percentage of the genome, followed by tandem repeats and then SSRs. This information is important because repetitive sequences can have important functions in the genome, such as regulating gene expression, but they can also contribute to genetic disorders and diseases.

I hope this explanation helps!