An Initial Objection to Sequencing the Human Genome Was That

question 25

Multiple Choice

An initial objection to sequencing the human genome was that it would take funding away from a pressing health concern of the time.This problem was

• A) the AIDS epidemic.
• B) tuberculosis and malaria in developing nations.
• C) swine flu, which was threatening to be a pandemic.
• D) SARS.
• E) a dramatic increase in the incidence of lung cancer.

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Definitions:

Real Property

Land and anything permanently attached to it, such as buildings, also known as real estate.

Execution

An action to carry into effect the directions in a court decree or judgment.

Attachment

(1) In the context of secured transactions, the process by which a security interest in the property of another becomes enforceable. (2) In the context of judicial liens, a court-ordered seizure and taking into custody of property prior to the securing of a judgment for a past-due debt.

Unsecured Creditor

A creditor who lends money without obtaining specified assets as collateral, thus facing higher risk in case of borrower's bankruptcy.