Human Genome Project Overview
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What was the primary objective of the Human Genome Project?

  • To create a vaccine for DNA diseases
  • To identify all 20,000-25,000 human genes (correct)
  • To develop new medical treatments
  • To analyze environmental impacts on human health
  • What was the estimated total cost of the Human Genome Project?

  • $9 billion (correct)
  • $3 billion
  • $1 billion
  • $12 billion
  • Which entities coordinated the Human Genome Project?

  • U.S. Department of Energy and National Institutes of Health (correct)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Academy of Sciences
  • World Health Organization and National Science Foundation
  • NASA and European Space Agency
  • What was one of the major methodologies used in the Human Genome Project?

    <p>Whole genome shotgun sequencing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant achievement did the Human Genome Project accomplish?

    <p>Mapped the entire human genome</p> Signup and view all the answers

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