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Molecular Basis Of Inheritance

Question
CBSEENBI12000335

Why is the Human Genome project called a mega project ?

Solution
Human genome project involved work on human genome which is as large as 3 x 109 bp and huge amount of investment lot of money( approximately 9 billion US $. Most advanced techniques, numerous computers and scientists were associated with the project. Depending upon high magnitude and requirements of the project, Human Genome Project has been called as mega-project.