The Human Genome Project Has Identified the Location of Genes

question 40

Multiple Choice

The Human Genome Project has identified the location of genes that influence diseases.What are some of these diseases?

• A)the common cold,flu,whooping cough,and meningitis
• B)high blood pressure,diabetes,sinus inflammation,and sickle-cell anemia
• C)sickle-cell anemia,breast cancer,Tay-Sachs,and cystic fibrosis
• D)thyroid disease,menopause,meningitis,and breast cancer

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