Question

89. Consider the following statements

1. International Human Genome project is the first ever attempt to sequence human genome

2. This project helps in development of medicines and other aspects of health care

Which of the statement/s is/ are correct?

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 2 only
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
• D. d) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) Both 1 and 2

C)

Explanation: The Human Genome Project (HGP) was an international scientific research project with the goal of determining the sequence of nucleotide base pairs that make up human DNA, and of identifying and mapping all of the genes of the human genome from both a physical and a functional standpoint.