Stanford University published one of the first whole genome studies of a healthy human, including disease risks. What was the product of this sequencing event?

a. It predicted his life span.
b. It predicted his probability of developing addictive habits.
c. It predicted his propensity to acquire various diseases.
d. It predicted whether he could have children or not.


c. It predicted his propensity to acquire various diseases.

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