Introduction to Human Genetics Quiz

What is the primary focus of genetics?

• Study of cellular structures

• Study of environmental impacts

• Study of inheritance and variation

• Study of evolution

How many human genes were mapped in the Human Genome Project?

• 30,000-35,000

• 20,000-25,000

• 40,000-45,000

• 10,000-15,000

What percentage of the genome is involved in coding proteins?

• 10%

• 2%

• 98%

• 50%

Which of the following is an example of a monogenic disease?

• Cancer

• Heart disease

• Cystic fibrosis

• Diabetes

What is the purpose of genetic counseling?

• To diagnose diseases

• To conduct genetic research

• To support families with genetic risks

• To provide medical treatment

What is CRISPR-Cas9 primarily used for?

• Gene therapy

• Gene editing

• Gene mapping

• Gene sequencing

What type of genetic variation is represented by SNPs?

• Mutations

• Polymorphisms

• Chromosomal alterations

• Gene duplications