All of the Following Are Benefits of Sequencing the Human

question 21

Multiple Choice

All of the following are benefits of sequencing the human genome EXCEPT:

• A)genes were discovered whose functions were previously unknown.
• B)more genes that cause disease have been discovered.
• C)the number of genetic disorders that can be diagnosed with molecular techniques has increased.
• D)better comparisons can be made between human genetics and the genetics of other organisms.
• E)every genetic disorder is now curable or preventable.

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Definitions:

Menarche

A girl’s first menstrual period, signaling that she has begun ovulation. Pregnancy is biologically possible, but ovulation and menstruation are often irregular for years after menarche.

Ovulation

The release of an egg from an ovary, a critical part of the female's menstrual cycle and necessary for reproduction.

Menstrual Period

The phase in the menstrual cycle where the uterus sheds its lining, resulting in bleeding through the vagina.

Menstruation

The monthly shedding of the uterine lining in females, often accompanied by bleeding, marking the non-pregnant phase of the menstrual cycle.