Which of the Following Statements About the Human Genome Project

Question

Which of the following statements about the Human Genome Project is true?
A) The sequence covers 99.99% of the genome.
B) The reference genome includes the sequence of more than one person.
C) The project has profoundly changed the way medicine is practiced.
D) The project cost $30 billion to complete.
E) The project was funded entirely by private companies.

Accepted Answer

The reference genome includes the sequence of multiple individuals, not just one person. 
Answer: C
 The Human Genome Project has had a significant impact on medicine and genetics, leading to new diagnostic and treatment options for various diseases. 
Answer: A, D, and E are not true.
 A) The sequence covers over 99% of the genome, not 99.99%. B) The reference genome includes multiple individuals, not just one person. C) The project has influenced medicine significantly. D) The project cost around $3 billion. E) The project was primarily funded by government agencies, not private companies.