The Human Genome Project

What was the main goal of the Human Genome Project?

• To identify every single gene in the human body

• To map the surface of the Earth

• To create a new type of human

• To find a cure for all diseases

What was the estimated cost of the Human Genome Project?

• $300 million

• $3 billion

• $30 billion

• $300 billion

How did the public Human Genome Project plan to make the genome data available?

• By selling it to the highest bidder

• Through a subscription service

• Freely on the internet

• Exclusively to scientific researchers

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 entire collection of genes within human cells is referred to as the ______.

• human genome

• karyotype

• pedigree

• gene map

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Who discovered the peculiar repeated pattern in DNA that suggested it would be possible to identify every human being?

• Francis Collins

• Craig Venter

• Alec Jeffreys

• Fred Sanger

Which company was founded by Craig Venter to compete with the public Human Genome Project?

• DNA Direct

• GenomeTech

• Celera

• GeneWorks

How similar are all human beings at the DNA level?

• 75% similar

• 95% similar

• 99.9% similar

• 85% similar

What was the estimated number of genes in the human genome according to the first draft?

• About 100,000 genes

• About 20,000 genes

• About 38,000 genes

• About 50,000 genes

The entire set of genes in an organism is known as it's....

• DNA sequence

• Genotype

• Genome

• Phenotype