Question

Which were direct results of the Human Genome Project?

Select all that apply.

discovery of the genetic code
routine test for genetic forms of breast cancer
discovery that humans have approximately 20,000 genes
creation of PCR-based tests for many genetic diseases

Answer 1

discovery that humans have approximately 20,000 genes

creation of PCR-based tests for many genetic diseases

Step-by-step explanation:

Human genome project was an interanational project to study human's DNA; more specifically the base pairs (A, T, G, C) for protein coding genes. It was started in 1990 and completed in 2003. The direct outcome of the project was the discovery of at least 20,000 genes that encodes for proteins. Further, the base information helped establish polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based diagnostic tests for identification of genetic diseases. These genetic diseases are often studied via single nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs).