AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -On April 14, 2003, the International Human Genome Sequencing Consortium announces the successful completion of the Human Genome Project. This is more than two years ahead of schedule.

Detailed explanation-2: -Launched in October 1990 and completed in April 2003, the Human Genome Project’s signature accomplishment – generating the first sequence of the human genome – provided fundamental information about the human blueprint, which has since accelerated the study of human biology and improved the practice of medicine.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 2003, two years ahead of schedule, scientists announced that the human genome had been sequenced with an accuracy of 99.99 per cent. It was described as ‘the end of the beginning’.

Detailed explanation-4: -In April 2003, the consortium announced that it had generated an essentially complete human genome sequence, which was significantly improved from the draft sequence. Specifically, it accounted for 92% of the human genome and less than 400 gaps; it was also more accurate.