(Solved): The Human Genome Project is a multinational project that reported complete identification of more th ...

The Human Genome Project is a multinational project that reported complete identification of more than 20,000 genes in human DNA. Growing understanding has associated "normal" and naturally variable versions of the genes, producing specific proteins for human health and cell functions. Numerous mutated versions of the genes have been associated with particular human health problems and disease, due to the types of cells where mutations occur, the specific genes affected, and the type and extent of mutation. In these cases, the structure and function of proteins is ultimately impacted. Examine these examples to apply your knowledge of mutations to the descriptions provided. Keratins are structural proteins in skin, hair, and fingernals. One gene, called KRT10, is located on the 17th paired chromosome in humans. It produces a keratin that strengthens skin cells. Researchers have identified several mutations that can lead to rough, damaged, blistering skin because the keratins are not as strong as normal. Each mutation changes a specific amino acid at a particular location in the protein, and so is an example of

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