Most scientists consider the Human Genome Project (HGP) to be the most significant scientific project of the 21st century. From the list below, choose the statements that describe the key findings of the Human Genome Project.

a. DNA exists in a double helical form.

b. The genetic information of a cell is stored in the form of DNA.

c. The human genome contains approximately 25,000 genes.

d. There are 23 pairs of chromosomes that make up the human genome.

e. There are approximately three billion base pairs in the human genome.

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Derick Hughes · Answer 1

Answer: c) the human genome contains approximately 25,000 genes

e) there are approximately three billion base pairs in the human genome