Which of the Following Statements About the Human Genome Project

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Human Genome Project is true?

• A) The sequence covers 99.99% of the genome.
• B) The reference genome includes the sequence of more than one person.
• C) The project has profoundly changed the way medicine is practiced.
• D) The project cost $30 billion to complete.
• E) The project was funded entirely by private companies.

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Definitions:

Basal Cell Carcinoma

A type of skin cancer originating in the basal cells, which are located in the deepest layer of the epidermis, and is characterized by its slow growth.

Alopecia

The clinical term for baldness.

Melanoma

A form of skin cancer originating in the melanocytes, the cells responsible for pigment production.

Pediculosis

The medical term for lice.