Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): The Human Genome Project aims at transferring the related technologies to the private sectors, such as industries.
Statement (II): The Human Genome Project does not consider the legal, ethical and social issues which may arise from the project.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

The Human Genome Project had a goal of transferring technologies to other sectors. It also had a part dealing with ethical, legal and social issues.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
The Human Genome Project (HGP) had several stated goals, including technology transfer and study of the social impact of genome data.

Step 2: Statement (I)
One goal of the HGP was to transfer the technologies developed to the private sector, such as industry. So Statement (I) is correct.

Step 3: Statement (II)
The HGP specifically had a goal to address the ethical, legal and social issues (ELSI) arising from the project. So Statement (II) is incorrect.

Step 4: Compare the options
Statement (I) is correct and Statement (II) is incorrect, which is the third option.

Final Answer:
Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect. \[ \boxed{\text{(C) }\text{Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect}} \]