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Question
Write any six salient features of the human genome as drawn from the human genome project.
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Solution
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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