hgp


 * Human Genome Project:**

Visit the site: [|http://www.dnai.org] and select the “**Genome**” button from the top. Then, select “**The Project**” and go through:
 * 1) **Problem**
 * 2) **Putting it Together**
 * 3) (optional) Pieces of the Puzzle

Questions:


 * 1) Describe the purpose of the genome project and what scientists hoped they could achieve by mapping the genome.
 * 2) What was the conflict between the public and private efforts to map the genome?
 * 3) Compare the two different approaches used in sequencing the genome. Which one ended up being the “winning strategy”?
 * 4) About how many genes are now known? How many did they expect to find?
 * 5) Though the genome map is now complete, what big obstacles are in the way for researchers trying to apply the information?
 * 6) Describe one example of how this information is being used right now.
 * 7) Describe one way that this information might be misused.