Exploring the Human Genome

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

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The study of the genome is known as

• Biology
• Genomics
• Genes
• Heredity

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

• 1990
• 1999
• 2003
• 1987

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.

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What is DNA sequencing?

• The total of genes carried by an individual or cell
• Coding genes in order to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms
• Deciphering the functions of various parts of the human genome
• The process of identifying the order of the bases in DNA

Which best describes the impact that the Human Genome Project (HGP) has had on society?

• It has helped scientists determine that certain genes can cause diseases 
• It has led to discrimination against genetically flawed individuals
• It has led to the appearance of new diseases
• It has cost society billions of dollars without any major benefits

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The genomes of two unrelated humans are ___% the same.

• 90.0
• 0.1%
• 78%
• 99.9%

How many base pairs (bp) are in the human genome?

• 1 billion bp
• 4 billion bp
• 3 billion bp
• 3.5 billion bp

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Identify an application of genetic sequencing below:

• Improved and more accurate diagnosis of inherited disorders due to single genes
• Providing personalised medication and treatment depending on the genetic combination
• Determine evolutionary relationships between species
• All of the above

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What is the general trend of the genome size and number for viruses, bacteria and eukaryotic organisms? 

• Genome size and number increases from viruses to bacteria to eukaryotes
• Genome size and number decreases from viruses to bacteria to eukaryotes
• Genome size and number increases from viruses to bacteria but then decreases to eukaryotes
• Genome size decreases from viruses to bacteria but then increases to eukaryotes