Human Genome Quiz

What is the entire genetic material of an organism called?

• RNA

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Genome

What are the bases represented by the letters A, T, G, and C in DNA?

• Adenine, Tyrosine, Glycine, Cysteine

• Uracil, Thymine, Guanine, Cytosine

• Adenine, Thymine, Glutamine, Cytosine

• Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, Cytosine

How many genes does the human genome consist of on average?

• 100,000

• 50,000

• 10,000

• 20,000

What percentage of the human genome is the same for every person on earth?

• 85%

• 90%

• 95%

• 99%

When was the Human Genome Project completed?

• 2003

• 2000

• 1995

• 2010

What can a genetic test tell about a person?

• Height

• Eye color

• Blood type

• Inherited disorders

What theory has been supported by comparing the DNA of people living in different areas of the globe?

• Theory of Evolution

• Big Bang Theory

• Out of Africa Theory

• Theory of Relativity

How long does it take now to sequence a whole genome, compared to during the Human Genome Project?

• Years

• Hours

• Months

• Days