What was the benefit envisioned from the Human Genome Project? Was this project an appropriate use of taxpayers'
money? Why or why not? What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: The benefit envisioned from the Human Genome Project was the ability to identify, map, and
assign functions to all genes carried in our cells and then turn those results into new methods
of diagnosis and treatment of disease.
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of a trait is favored.
a. stabilizing b. directional c. disruptive d. frequent e. none of these
________ is the combination of computer science and biology to study genomes, transcriptomes, and proteomes
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is found within the cochlea?
A. stapes B. semicircular canals C. incus D. tympanic membrane E. spiral organ
An atrioventricular valve prevents the backflow or leakage of blood from __________.
a. the left atrium into the left ventricle b. the aorta into the left ventricle c. the right ventricle into the right atrium d. the pulmonary vein into the right atrium e. the right atrium into the vena cava