Gene nomenclature has been established by the HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC) for each known human gene in the form of an approved gene name and symbol (short-form abbreviation), which can be accessed through a database maintained by HGNC. Symbols are chosen to be unique, and each gene has only one symbol (although approved symbols sometimes change). Symbols are preferably kept consistent with other members of a gene family and with homologs in other species, particularly the mouse due to its role as a common model organism. COUNT 5
QSN1 What committee has established gene nomenclature for every known human gene? ANS1 HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC) QSN2 How can the gene nomenclature be accessed?  ANS2 through a database maintained by HGNC QSN3 How many symbols does each gene have? ANS3 only one QSN4 With what is it preferred that symbols are kept consistent with? ANS4 homologs in other species QSN5 What type of model does the mouse play a role for? ANS5 common model