Question

genetic code
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what is one benefit of mapping the human genome?
locating the chromosomal abnormalities that cause disease
having the genomes of every living individual on file
choosing the gender or intellectual ability of an unborn child
cloning the individuals that comprise a nearly extinct tribe
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Explanation:

Mapping the human genome helps in identifying chromosomal abnormalities related to diseases. Storing every individual's genome (option 2) is unethical and impractical. Choosing traits (option 3) goes against ethical norms. Cloning (option 4) has ethical and technical issues.

Answer:

locating the chromosomal abnormalities that cause disease