Which of the Following Statements Is Not True About the Human

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true about the Human Genome Project:

• A)the project is an attempt to determine the base pair sequence for all human genes
• B)a complete human genome map would lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases
• C)there is some concern that the project is not taking into account human diversity
• D)the project will not be completed for another fifty years

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Definitions:

Production Possibilities Frontier

The production possibilities frontier (PPF) is a curve depicting all maximum output possibilities for two or more goods, given a set of inputs.

Opportunity Cost

The value of the next best alternative that is forgone as a result of making a particular choice.

Inputs

In economics, inputs are the resources used in the production of goods and services, such as labor, materials, and capital.

Trade-off

A situation where making a decision to gain one thing requires sacrificing another.