HGP Biotech 2019

All of the DNA of the human species is know as ____.

• human genome
• chromosomes
• genetics
• genetic traits

A way to cure genetic disorders by inserting normal genes into cells with mutant genes.

• gene therapy
• genomics
• life enhancing drugs
• magic

A characteristic that is encoded in DNA.

• genome
• sex-linked gene
• genetic trait
• down syndrome

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The main goal of the Human Genome Project was to 

• identify the unique parts of each person's DNA
• identify genes responsible for human disease
• determine the entire sequence of human DNA.
• identify the structure of the DNA molecule

The sequence of all 3 billion base pairs of human DNA identified by scientists 

• genetic trait
• Human Genome Project
• x-linked trait
• gene therapy

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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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Which is the best definition of DNA?

• a spiral ladder
• something in your cells
• the recipe for making an organism

Whether a human will be a male or a female is determined by

• sex chromosomes in the egg cell.
• sex chromosomes in the sperm cell.
• autosomes in the egg cell.
• autosomes in the sperm cell.

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The main goal of the Human Genome Project is 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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The human genome project is abbreviated as:

• HPV

• HPG

• HGP

• ABC