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How do we know if a genomic DNA sequence contains a protein-coding gene?
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15. Genomes and Genomics
Overview of Genomics
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What was the primary purpose of the Human Genome Project?
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To develop new gene editing technologies for medical treatments
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To determine the complete sequence of human DNA and identify all human genes
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To clone the first human embryo for therapeutic purposes
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To study the genetic differences between humans and other primates
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Understand the main goal of the Human Genome Project (HGP), which was an international research effort focused on genetics.
Recognize that the HGP aimed to map and sequence the entire human genome, meaning it sought to determine the exact order of the 3 billion DNA base pairs in human DNA.
Note that identifying all human genes was a key part of the project, as this would provide a comprehensive catalog of genes and their locations on chromosomes.
Distinguish this goal from other genetic research objectives, such as developing gene editing technologies, cloning, or comparative genomics with other primates, which were not the primary focus of the HGP.
Conclude that the primary purpose of the Human Genome Project was to determine the complete sequence of human DNA and identify all human genes.
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