HGP Flashcards
1
Q
what was the human genome project
A
was an international research to understand all the genes of homo species
2
Q
when did scientists start the HGP
A
scientists started it in 1990 and completed in 2003
3
Q
how many base pairs do humans have in their genome
A
20 000 to 25 000 genes in their genome
4
Q
impact of the HGP
A
- will enable accurate diagnosis
- will reduce the cost of medical care
- will provide a basis for research in biotechnology and agriculture
5
Q
what does SNP stand for
A
short nucleotide polymorphisms
6
Q
what is an SNP
A
an SNP refers to a location on the DNA where there is a difference in one nucleotide
7
Q
why are SNPs important
A
they are genetic markers to show relationships between individuals and in trading diseases
