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प्रश्न
Short Answer Question:
Write a note on Human genome project (HGP).
Mention any three objectives of the Human Genome Project.
उत्तर
The human genome project was initiated in 1990 under the International administration of the Human Genome Organization (HUGO).
This project was coordinated by the US Department of Energy and the National Institute of health. Additional contributors included universities across the United States and international partners in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, India and China.
The Human Genome Project was completed in 2003.
Following are the main aims of the human genome project:
1. Mapping the entire human genome at the level of nucleotide sequences.
2. To store the information collected from the project in databases.
3. To develop tools and techniques for analysis of the data.
4. Transfer of the related technologies to the private sectors, such as industries.
5. Taking care of the legal, ethical and social issues which may arise from the project
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Briefly describe the following:
Bioinformatics
Write the percentage of the total human genome that codes for proteins and the percentage of discovered genes whose functions are known as observed during HGP.
Answer the following question.
Write the basis on which Alfred Sturtevant explained gene mapping.
Estimated number of genes in human beings is ______.
How has the sequencing of human genome opened new windows for treatment of various genetic disorders. Discuss amongst your classmates.
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?
Write the aims of the human genome project.
The study of human genome project was possible because of the process of ______.
Name the gas released and the process responsible for puffing up bread dough when Saccharomyces cerevisiae is added to it.
