Which one of the following statements about the Human Genome Project is not true?
A. Researchers have identified almost all 3 billion units of DNA.
B. Locating a gene is the first step to understanding how it works.
C. Most human traits are affected by only one gene.
D. Genes linked to prostate cancer, leukemia, and obesity have been identified.
What have you learned from your text materials?
i think the only one wrong is c, am i correct
The statement that is not true about the Human Genome Project is: C. Most human traits are affected by only one gene. While it is true that some human traits are influenced by a single gene, most human traits are actually influenced by multiple genes working together, as well as environmental factors.
To determine which one of the statements about the Human Genome Project is not true, we need to evaluate each statement individually.
A. Researchers have identified almost all 3 billion units of DNA.
To determine the accuracy of this statement, we can look at the progress of the Human Genome Project. The Human Genome Project aimed to sequence and identify all 3 billion base pairs of DNA in the human genome. The project was successfully completed in 2003, meaning that researchers have indeed identified almost all 3 billion units of DNA. Therefore, Statement A is true.
B. Locating a gene is the first step to understanding how it works.
This statement is generally true. Once a gene is located within the genome, it opens doors to further exploration and understanding. However, it is not the only step in understanding how a gene works. After locating a gene, scientists perform additional research and experimentation to uncover its function and role in certain biological processes. Nevertheless, for the purpose of the question, Statement B can be considered true.
C. Most human traits are affected by only one gene.
This statement is not true. Many human traits are influenced by the interaction of multiple genes, as well as environmental factors. While some traits, such as eye color, are influenced by a single gene, most traits, such as height or personality traits, are complex and involve the interplay of multiple genes. Therefore, Statement C is false.
D. Genes linked to prostate cancer, leukemia, and obesity have been identified.
To determine the accuracy of this statement, we can again refer to the progress of the Human Genome Project and subsequent research. Over the years, numerous genes associated with prostate cancer, leukemia, and obesity have indeed been identified. Therefore, Statement D is true.
Therefore, the statement that is not true is Statement C, which claims that most human traits are affected by only one gene.