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प्रश्न
Write any six salient features of the human genome as drawn from the human genome project.
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उत्तर
The six salient features of the human genome drawn from the human genome project are :
(i) Identify all the approximately 20,000-25,000 genes in human DNA.
(ii) Determine the sequences of the 3 billion chemical base pairs that make up human DNA;
(iii) Store this information in database;
(iv) Improve tools for data analysis.
(v) Transfer related technologies to other sectors, such as industries.
(vii) Address the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) that may arise from the project.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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- sperm
- somatic cell
- mature RBC
- primary spermatocyte
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The total number of genes in humans is far less (< 25,000) than the previous estimate (upto 1,40,000 gene). Comment.
Now, sequencing of total genomes getting is getting less expensive day by the day. Soon it may be affordable for a common man to get his genome sequenced. What in your opinion could be the advantage and disadvantage of this development?
Give an account of the methods used in sequencing the human genome.
Write the aims of the human genome project.
