Asked by Michaela Elise on Jul 13, 2024
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The Human Genome Project was completed in 2012 and revealed a genomic map of 38 million SNPs.
Human Genome Project
An international scientific research project with the goal of determining the sequence of nucleotide base pairs that make up human DNA.
SNPs
Single nucleotide polymorphisms, which are variations at a single position in a DNA sequence among individuals.
- Describe the achievements and impact of the Human Genome Project.
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Natalia PalasotaJul 17, 2024
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False
Explanation :
The Human Genome Project was completed in 2003, not 2012, and it aimed to map and understand all the genes of Homo sapiens, not specifically to reveal a map of 38 million SNPs.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the achievements and impact of the Human Genome Project.