All of the Following Are Benefits of Sequencing the Human

question 32

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Inventory

The total amount of goods and materials held by a company in stock, ready for sale or production.

Fixed Assets

Long-term tangible assets used in the operation of a business and not expected to be converted to cash in the upcoming fiscal year.

Days' Sales In Inventory

An indicator that reflects the average number of days a company requires to convert its inventory into sales.

Inventory Ratio

A financial metric that indicates how many times a company's inventory is sold and then replaced over a specific period.