Q. 15. How has the sequencing of human genome opened new windows for the treatment of varios genetic disorders. Discuss amongst your classmates.
The sequencing of human genome helped in enhancing the basic understanding of genetics and immunity to various disorders. Various genes that cause genetic disorders were identified with the help of this project.
It was found that more than 1200 genes are responsible for common human cardiovascular diseases, endocrine diseases (like diabetes), neurological, disorders (like Alzheimer's disease, cancers and many more. These diseases can be treated easily by knowing the particular gene responsible for the particular disease.
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