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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Definitions:

MP

Abbreviation for Modus Ponens, a form of argument where if 'P implies Q' and 'P' is asserted to be true, then 'Q' must be true.

Inference Forms

Patterns or structures of logical reasoning that derive conclusions from premises based on rules.

MP

An abbreviation for Modus Ponens, a form of argument in logic where if a conditional statement ("if P, then Q") is accepted, and the antecedent P holds, then the consequent Q logically must also hold.

MT

An abbreviation often referring to Modus Tollens, a form of deductive argument where the consequent in a conditional proposition is negated, leading to the negation of the antecedent.