A student researching the Human Genome Project has taken the following notes:
• The Human Genome Project mapped all human genes from 1990 to 2003 • The project was an international collaboration involving 20 institutions • Scientists identified approximately 20,000-25,000 human genes • The project cost about 800 billion in economic impact • Genome sequencing now costs under 100 million initially
The student wants to highlight the economic returns from the project. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes?
The Human Genome Project mapped all human genes between 1990 and 2003 through international collaboration.
Scientists identified approximately 20,000-25,000 genes during the Human Genome Project.
The 800 billion in economic impact—a return of nearly 300 to 1.
Genome sequencing costs have plummeted from 1,000 since the project.
Correct Answer: C
Choice C.800B return shows economic returns.