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The Human Genome Project
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The Human Genome Project 1) The 'Human Genome', is the complete genetic content of a human. Or, the complete set of genes for an individual. A DNA molecule consists of a ladder, formed of sugars and phosphates, and four nucleotide bases: adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G). The genetic code is specified by the order of the nucleotide bases, and each gene possesses a unique sequence of base pairs. Scientists use these base sequences to locate the position of genes on chromosomes and to construct a map of the entire human genome. 2) The aims of this project were: * Mapping and Sequencing the Human Genome * Mapping and Sequencing the Genomes of Model Organisms * Data Collection and Distribution * Ethical, Legal, and Social Considerations * Research Training * Technology Development * Technology Transfer 3) The human genome project began in the 1990's and was coordinated in the...
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