The Human Genome Project

​Instructions:

1. Watch the YT video "Lessons from the Human Genome Project".

2. As you watch, type 5-10 interesting facts you learned from the video.

3. After watching, upload your 5 best facts to the slide after the video.

4. Then, answer the Quizizz questions about the video.

Open Ended

What did you learn from the video? Copy-paste your 5 best facts here.

Multiple Choice

What is a genome?

• The complete haploid amount of genetic material present in a cell or organism
• A garden ornament 
• The sum of all human material.
• A totally unique set of genetic material not shared with anything else

Multiple Choice

The main goal of the Human Genome Project (HGP) was to:

• Identify the unique parts of each person's DNA.
• Identify genes responsible for human diseases.
• Identify genes responsible for human behavior.
• Determine the entire sequence of human DNA.

Multiple Choice

What year was the Human Genome Project (HGP) started?

• 1990
• 1999
• 2003
• 1987

Multiple Choice

Who directed the group of scientists assembled to decode the human genome?

• Dr. James Watson

• Dr. Francis Crick

• Dr. Rosalind Franklin

• Dr. Linus Pauling

Multiple Choice

Why was it important to make it possible for bright minds from all over the world to get engaged in the Human Genome Project?

• To ensure diverse perspectives and expertise

• To create a global scientific monopoly

• To increase competition among countries

• To make the project more challenging

Multiple Choice

What is the future application of genomics in routine medical care?

• Using genomic information to diagnose and treat diseases

• Using genomic information to create designer babies

• Using genomic information to clone humans

• Using genomic information to predict the future

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between collaboration and competition in the Human Genome Project?

• Collaboration and competition coexist in the project

• Collaboration eliminates competition

• Competition hinders collaboration

• Collaboration and competition are unrelated