The Human Genome Project Quiz

What is the main goal of The Human Genome Project?

• To revolutionize our understanding of the way genes influence disease

• To find the sequence of all 3 billion base pairs in the human genome

• To diagnose diseases better, treat them better, and practice better preventative medicine

• To uncover all 30,000 to 40,000 genes in the human genome

What is the minimal estimated number of genes in the human genome?

• 30,000

• 20,000

• 40,000

• 50,000

What is the name of the Project Director at the National Center for Human Genome Research?

• Francis Collins MD, PHD

• James Watson

• Craig Venter

• Jennifer Doudna

How many chromosomes does a human cell contain?

• 26

• 23

• 30

• 20

What kind of a molecule is a protein?

• Amino Acid

• Nucleic Acid

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

What is the shape of DNA?

• Linear

• Double Helix

• Spiral

• Circular

How many base pairs does a complete human genome contain?

• 4 billion

• 3 billion

• 2 billion

• 1 billion

How is an error gene called?

• Healthy gene

• Mutated gene

• Active gene

• Inactive gene

How many chromosomes are inherited from each parent?

• 1

• 23

• 46

• 50

Who is known for the discovery of the structure of DNA?

• Francis Crick

• James Watson

• Rosalind Franklin

• Linus Pauling