Identify the main objective of the Human Genome Project from the following?

Identify and sequence all the genes present in human DNA.

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Remove disease-causing genes from human DNA.

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Introduce new genes into human genome.

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Solution

The correct option is A Identify and sequence all the genes present in human DNA.

The Human Genome Project is an international, scientific research project to understand the complete genetic makeup of human beings.

Its primary objective was to identify and sequence all the genes present in the human genome. They confirmed that human genome contains 20,000 - 30,000 genes.

Another objective was to characterise all the genes to their respective traits. This information is used in gene therapy to cure genetic disorders.

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