Podcast
Questions and Answers
What was the primary goal of the Human Genome Project?
What was the primary goal of the Human Genome Project?
- To develop research tools for disease diagnosis
- To create a genetic database for forensic analysis
- To identify the genetic causes of cancer
- To determine the complete sequence of DNA bases in the human genome (correct)
What was the duration of the Human Genome Project?
What was the duration of the Human Genome Project?
- 15 years
- 13 years (correct)
- 20 years
- 10 years
Who funded the Human Genome Project?
Who funded the Human Genome Project?
- The European Union
- Private pharmaceutical companies
- The World Health Organization (WHO)
- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other international groups (correct)
What was the estimated number of nucleotides in a human haploid reference genome?
What was the estimated number of nucleotides in a human haploid reference genome?
What was a key outcome of the Human Genome Project?
What was a key outcome of the Human Genome Project?
When did the Human Genome Project take place?
When did the Human Genome Project take place?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying