Genetics in Our Lives: Human Genome

A genome encompasses all the genes of an organism. The human genome is vast, with over 20,000 genes and billions of bases. The Human Genome Project, initiated in 1988, aimed to map the entire human genome. This project has provided valuable insights, including identifying genes linked to diseases. Scientists hope that complete genome sequencing will enhance the detection and treatment of various health issues.

What does a genome represent in an organism?

• All the cells in an organism

• All the genes in an organism

• All the organs in an organism

• All the proteins in an organism

Approximately how many genes are estimated to be in the human genome?

• 100,000

• 20,002

• 10,000

• 1,000,000

When did the Human Genome Project begin?

• 1990

• 1988

• 2000

• 1985

What was one of the main goals of the Human Genome Project?

• To clone humans

• To eliminate all diseases

• To map the entire human genome

• To create new species

What is one potential benefit of sequencing the human genome?

• Creating new life forms

• Improving agricultural yields

• Better detection and treatment of health problems

• Increasing human lifespan to 200 years