- A Engineer transgenic humans with edited genomes
- B Map and sequence the entire human genome
- C Produce antibiotics from soil microorganisms
- D Develop vaccines against emerging viral diseases
Correct answer: B. Map and sequence the entire human genome
Explanation: Human Genome Project (1990-2003): mapped and sequenced all ~3 billion base pairs and ~20,000 genes in human DNA.
Concept context
GM crops, transgenic animals, gene therapy, molecular diagnostics, and bioethics. Frequent 2–3 mark questions in NEET.