Question

question 2 of 20 : select the best answer for the question. 2. what were the goals of the human genome project? a. the goals of the human genome project were to sequence dna from 50 different species, including humans, and to understand the gene that causes cancer. b. the goals of the human genome project were to sequence human dna and to identify the differences between human and chimpanzee dna. c. the goals of the human genome project were to sequence human dna and to understand how it’s damaged by exposure to toxins. d. the goals of the human genome project were to sequence human dna and to identify all genes present in human dna. mark for review (will be highlighted on the review page)

Explanation:

The Human Genome Project's main goals were to sequence the entire human genome (human DNA) and identify all the genes within it. Option A is incorrect as it involved mainly human DNA (and a few others, not 50, and not focused on cancer gene alone). Option B is wrong as comparing with chimpanzee DNA was not a primary goal. Option C is incorrect as studying DNA damage from toxins was not a goal. Option D accurately states the goals.

Answer:

D. The goals of the Human Genome Project were to sequence human DNA and to identify all genes present in human DNA.