ID genes, determine base pairs, store in database, improve tools for data analysis, transfer relevant tech to private sector, address ethical, legal and social issues related to the project
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How many genes do homo sapiens have?
~20k but expected 100k
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How much of our gene is coding?
1.5%
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What could be benefits of the HGP be?
Could make medicine personalised, predictive and preventative.
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Why did Mendel use peas?
Large numbers of offspring, short generation time, pure breeding lines available, capable of self and cross fertilisation, only simple tools needed
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