Question

Enlist the goals of Human genome project.

Class XII
Molecular basis of inheritance

Answer 1

1 To find out the sequence of 3 billion base pairs present in the human genome. 2 To identify all the genes in human DNA and find out their functions. 3 To identify those genes which cause specific genetic disorders 4 To store the information obtained from DNA sequencing in database 5 To improve tools/ techniques for data analysis 6 To transfer the data/technology to other sectors wherever required 7 To address the possible ethical, legal and social issues[ELSI] that may arise from the project