The ELSI Program of the Human Genome Project Is Investigating

question 5

Multiple Choice

The ELSI program of the Human Genome Project is investigating all of the following areas of concern EXCEPT:

• A) protection of personal genetic information.
• B) genetic targets for biological warfare agents.
• C) the genetic components of ethnicity.
• D) the impact of learning about contributions of genes to behavior.
• E) the ethical boundaries for use of genomics and genetic information.

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Definitions:

Supply and Demand

The fundamental economic model that describes how prices are determined in a market based on the available quantity of goods or services and the desire for them.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the supply of an item matches its demand, ensuring that the market is in balance.

Excess Supply

A situation where the quantity of a good or service supplied surpasses the quantity demanded at a specific price.

Excess Demand

Excess demand occurs when the quantity demanded of a product or service at a given price exceeds the quantity supplied, often leading to a shortage.