Question

91. Which of the following are applications of human genome project?

1. Identification of human genes and their functions

2. Understanding polygenic disorders

3. Improvements in gene therapy

4. Improved diagnosis of diseases

5. Understanding complex social traits

6. Genetic basis of psychiatric disorders

Options:

• A. a) 1, 2, 3 4 and 6
• B. b) 1, 2, 3 and 6
• C. c) 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
• D. d) All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D d) All of the above

D)
Explanation:

The specific goals of the HGP are to:

• Identify all the estimated 80,000 genes in the human DNA,

• Determine the sequences of the 3 billion DNA chemical bases.

• Store this information in databases,

• Develop tools for data analysis, and

• Address the possible ethical, legal, and social issues

Applications:

• Mapping Strategies

• Sequencing Strategies

• Identification of human genes and their functions

• Understanding polygenic disorders

• Improvements in gene therapy

• Improved diagnosis of diseases

• Understanding complex social traits

• Genetic basis of psychiatric disorders