The Human Genome Project

The Human Genome Project

11th - 12th Grade

11 Qs

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The Human Genome Project

The Human Genome Project

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Biology

11th - 12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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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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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The study of the genome is known as

Biology
Genomics
Genes
Heredity

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

1990
1999
2003
1987

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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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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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

90.0
0.1%
78%
99.9%

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