This seems rather simplistic since simple polymorphisms between individuals
of the same species probably would involve changes in more than 5 genes.
Besides, I do not understand how such a number could be obtained without
sequencing the entire genomes of both species. Believe it or not, there are
still a few genes out there waiting to be discovered.
Cheers,
Steve
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