The Purpose of the Human Genome Project (HGP) Is to

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Multiple Choice

The purpose of the Human Genome Project (HGP) is to

• A) identify alleles for research in the field of autosomal recessive diseases.
• B) describe the full set of genetic material in human chromosomes.
• C) discover new methods for fingerprinting and other forensic methods.
• D) create a "master race" by limiting the gene pool to carriers of desirable genes.
• E) study human development and to ultimately find a way to slow down senescence.

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