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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