All of the Following Are Benefits of Sequencing the Human

question 37

Multiple Choice

All of the following are benefits of sequencing the human genome except

• A)knowing the exact sequence of DNA in an individual could allow pharmaceutical companies to design drugs for their exact genotype.
• B)the discovery of the chemical makeup of DNA.
• C)determining individuals who have a predisposing factor that could lead to future illness could allow for earlier treatment.
• D)the improvement of sequencing technology that will allow the genomes of other species to be more readily sequenced.
• E)enabling scientists to sequence the genome of various other organisms.

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