Which One of the Following Statements About Genome Analysis and Human

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about genome analysis and human disease detection and treatment is false?

• A)Conserved sequences important to the genetic basis of a human disease are most easily detected by comparison to closely related genomes.
• B)The genomes of the mammalian relatives of humans are the best targets for discovering new treatments for human diseases.
• C)Comparing the genomes of parasite and host is likely to reveal good drug targets to eliminate the parasite without harming the host.
• D)A comparison of mouse and human genomes would help reveal functions for previously unidentified human genes.
• E)A comparison of human and pufferfish genomes would help observed DNA sequences that were preserved over long periods of timE.

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Definitions:

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a buyer acquires an existing business at a price higher than the fair market value of its net identifiable assets.

Fair Market Value

is an estimate of the market value of a property, based on what a knowledgeable, willing, and unpressured buyer would likely pay to a knowledgeable, willing, and unpressured seller in the market.

Identifiable Assets

Assets that can be separately identified and valued in a business combination, distinguishable from goodwill.

FIFO System

First-In, First-Out method, an inventory valuation strategy where the oldest items are sold or used first.