Multiple choice

When was the Human Genome Project formally proposed?

  1. 1975

  2. 1985

  3. 1995

  4. 2005

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Human Genome Project was formally proposed in 1985 by Robert Sinsheimer at UC Santa Cruz, with further development at DOE workshops in 1986-1988. This predates the official 1990 start and reflects the conceptual planning phase.