Human Genome Project?

Question

The human genome project is an international effort to:

a. clone human beings to provide organs for transplant operations
b. decipher the total genetic information carried by the human organism
c. eliminate all inheritable diseases from the human gene pool.
d. produce a complete DNA model through artificial means

Answer 1

B.

What is the Human Genome Project?

Begun -1990, the U.S. Human Genome Project was a 13-year effort coordinated by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Institutes of Health. The project originally was planned to last 15 years, but rapid technological advances accelerated the completion date to 2003.
Project goals were to
•identify all the approximately 20,000-25,000 genes in human DNA,
•determine the sequences of the 3 billion chemical base pairs that make up human DNA,
•store this information in databases,
•improve tools for data analysis,
•transfer related technologies to the private sector, and
•address the ethical, legal, and social issues that may arise from the project.

To help achieve these goals, researchers also studied the genetic makeup of several nonhuman organisms. These include the common human gut bacterium Escherichia coli, the fruit fly, and the laboratory mouse.

What are some practical benefits to learning about DNA?

Knowledge about the effects of DNA variations among individuals can lead to revolutionary new ways to diagnose, treat, and someday prevent the thousands of disorders that affect us. Besides providing clues to understanding human biology, learning about nonhuman organisms' DNA sequences can lead to an understanding of their natural capabilities that can be applied toward solving challenges in health care, agriculture, energy production, environmental remediation, and etc.

Answer 2

"B"