Question

Which of the following is/are the objective(s) of the human genome project?

• A. To prove that humans and monkeys have the same number of genes.
• B. To establish an evolutionary link between gorillas and humans.
• C. To identify the number of genes in the human genome.
• D. To identify genes responsible for each trait in the human genome.

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

To identify genes responsible for each trait in the human genome.

• The Human Genome Project is a international, scientific research project to understand the complete genetic makeup of human beings.
• Their primary objective was to identify the number of 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.