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Molecular Basis Of Inheritance

Question
CBSEENBI12000359

Describe various goals of human genome project (HGP).

Solution

The goals of human genome project were to
(i) Identify all the  genes in human DNA;
(ii) Determine the sequences of the 3 billion chemical base pairs that make up human DNA
(iiii) Store this information in databases and improve tools for analysis
(iv) Transfer related technologies to other sectors, such as industries;
(v) Address the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) that may arise from the project.