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- What is the purpose of the Human Genome Project? Why do researchers want to know the details of the human genome?arrow_forwardIs gene transfer a form of eugenics? Is it advantageous to use gene transfer to eliminate some genetic disorders? Can this and other technology be used to influence the evolution of our species? Should there be guidelines for the use of genetic technology to control its application to human evolution? Who should create and enforce these guidelines?arrow_forwardWhich among the following statements is not true about mutations? *    a.) It may either occur at the chromosomes or at the sequence of nucleic acids.    b.) It is caused either by mutagens or through hereditary genes.    c.) All mutations cause diseases and disorders in the developing organism.    d.) All mutations causes a change in the structure or sequence of the genetic material.arrow_forward
- why are the human genome project and ENCODE important and how do they relate to the future of medicine?arrow_forwardin the human genome project, scientists have identified the sequence of the base pairs of the human chromosome, and are working to determine what?arrow_forwardDNA technology has many medical applications. Which of the following is not done routinely at present? (A) production of hormones for treating diabetes and dwarfism (B) analysis of gene expression for more informed cancer treatments (C) gene editing by the CRISPR-Cas9 system in viable human embryos to correct genetic diseases (D) prenatal identification of genetic disease allelesarrow_forward
- If you had the ability to do gene editing with ONE gene for the betterment of human kind, which one would you choose, and why? Assume you could either change an abnormal allele associated with a disease, such as the cystin gene associated with Cystic Fibrosis to its normal wild type, or add a pre-existing human allele to a genome.arrow_forwardDNA sequencing technology has been around since the late 1970s. Why didsequencing whole genomes present a challenge?arrow_forwardGive a definition of genomics. Include an overview of the types of questions genomics involves. Explain how genomics is different from genetics. What project was important in beginning genomics?arrow_forward
- Please use information from the text below and your knowledge of biology to answer the final two (2) questions. In 2003, as a result of the Human Genome Project, the complete sequence of all the bases in human DNA was released to the public. Although knowing the entire sequence of bases has proven valuable, scientists are currently working to map genes. Mapping genes involves determining the exact location of each gene. Since much of human DNA does not code for a protein, it is challenging to figure out which segments are actual genes. Often, scientists look at the percent composition of bases in a segment of DNA. If the segment of DNA has a large percentage of C and G bases (together over 50%), it is likely that it is a gene and codes for a protein.  10. Is it likely this segment of DNA codes for a protein? State 'yes' or 'no' AND support your answer using information from the text.arrow_forwardPlease use information from the text below and your knowledge of biology to answer the final two (2) questions. In 2003, as a result of the Human Genome Project, the complete sequence of all the bases in human DNA was released to the public. Although knowing the entire sequence of bases has proven valuable, scientists are currently working to map genes. Mapping genes involves determining the exact location of each gene. Since much of human DNA does not code for a protein, it is challenging to figure out which segments are actual genes. Often, scientists look at the percent composition of bases in a segment of DNA. If the segment of DNA has a large percentage of C and G bases (together over 50%), it is likely that it is a gene and codes for a protein.  9. A scientist analyzed the bases in a segment of DNA from a human skin cell to determine if it codes for a protein. The base A (Adenine) is 11% of the bases in this segment of DNA. Calculate the percentage of bases that would be C…arrow_forwardWhat were the two major goals of the Human Genome Project? Select all that apply.  a to isolate each gene b to identify all DNA base sequences c to identify noncoding regions d to find a cure for cancerarrow_forward
- Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co...BiologyISBN:9781305251052Author:Michael CummingsPublisher:Cengage Learning