Why is the Human Genome project called a mega project?

Why 'Human Genome Project’ is called Mega Projects’?

Assertion (A): Human genome project was called a mega project. Reason (R): Human genome has approximately 3 xx 10^9 bp, and if the cost of sequencing required is US $ 3 per bp, the total estimated cost of the project would be approximately 9 bilUon US dollars.

Why is human genome called a mega project?

Assertion. Human Genome Project was a mega project launched to find out the complete DNA sequence of human genome. Reason. It was possible only with the help of genetic engineering techniques to isolate and clone any piece of DNA and fast techniques for determining DNA sequences.

Human genome project was started in

Human Genome Project And Its Goals

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