Question

Which of the following is incorrect in relation with the Human Genome Project (HGP)?

(a) Its aim was to map the whole human genome at the level of nucleotide sequences

(b) It was started in 1988 and completed in 2002

(c) Its aim included storing the information gathered from the project in databases and develop tools for data analysis

(d) Its aim was to solve any ethical, legal or social problems which may arise from the project

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) It was started in 1988 and completed in 2002

The statement (b) is incorrect. It can be corrected as follows

An International Human Genome Project was started in 1990 with the triple aim of mapping the whole human genome at the level of nucleotide sequences, to store the information from project in databases and develop tools for data analysis, to solve ethical, legal or social problems which may arise from the project. The project was completed on June 26, 2000.