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Question 12: Why is the Human Genome project called a mega project?

Class 12 - Biology - Molecular Basis of Inheritance Page 125

Answer 1

Human genome project was considered to be a mega project because
1. it had a specific goal to sequence every base pair present in the human genome.
2.It took around 13 years for its completion and got accomplished in year 2006.
3.It was a large scale project, which aimed at developing new technology and generating new information in the field of genomic studies.
4.As a result of it, several new areas and avenues have opened up in the field of genetics, biotechnology, and medical sciences. 5.It provided clues regarding the understanding of human biology.

Answer 2

Human genome project was considered to be a mega project because it had a specific goal to sequence every base pair present in the human genome. It took around 13 years for its completion and got accomplished in year 2006. It was a large scale project, which aimed at developing new technology and generating new information in the field of genomic studies. As a result of it, several new areas and avenues have opened up in the field of genetics, biotechnology, and medical sciences. It provided clues regarding the understanding of human biology

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