The Purpose of the Human Genome Project Was to

question 56

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the human genome project was to

• A)identify genes responsible for noninheritable diseases.
• B)determine how to clone human DNA.
• C)identify substrates for the polymerase chain reaction.
• D)learn how to clone bacterial DNA.
• E)map the locations of all the genes in human DNA.

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Definitions:

Genetic Influences

The impact that genes inherited from biological parents have on various traits or aspects of an individual, including physical appearance, personality, and susceptibility to certain diseases.

Mental State Terms

Vocabulary used to describe one's internal psychological and emotional conditions or the mental conditions of others.

Psychological Reasoning

The process of evaluating, analyzing, and understanding the mental processes underlying human behavior and thought.

Mental States

The particular conditions of mind or consciousness, including emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and desires.