Sequencing the Genes of Humans Is Important Because

question 54

Multiple Choice

Sequencing the genes of humans is important because

• A) knowing the nucleotide sequence of human genes will aid in the treatment of diseases caused by them.
• B) it will allow scientists to create human clones.
• C) it will give us a better understanding of agricultural animals.
• D) it provides information on how to build lipids in the cell.

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Definitions:

Great Migration

The movement of over six million African Americans from the rural Southern United States to the urban Northeast, Midwest, and West from about 1916 to 1970, seeking better economic opportunities and escaping racial discrimination.

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Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

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