Which of the Following Is NOT True Regarding the Human

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the human genome project?

• A)The human genome project was completed by a public interest group and a privately funded group working together.
• B)The human genome project has helped identify many genes related to diseases.
• C)The human genome project has helped scientists understand basic biological questions.
• D)Because of differences among the many groups working on the project,it finished five years behind schedule.
• E)Comparing other sequenced genomes to the human genome has helped further our knowledge of evolution.

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Definitions:

Flatworms

A group of invertebrates belonging to the phylum Platyhelminthes, characterized by their flattened bodies, lack of body cavity, and simple organ systems.

Radially Symmetrical

An attribute of organisms that can be divided into identical halves along any plane that passes through the central axis, common in many jellyfish and sea anemones.

Cnidarians

A phylum of aquatic invertebrate animals that includes jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones, characterized by their specialized stinging cells called cnidocytes.

Echinoderms

A phylum of marine animals characterized by radial symmetry, a calcareous skeleton, and a complex water vascular system, including starfish, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers.