Human Genome Quiz Independent Y10

What is the complete set of genetic material in an organism called?

• Chromosome

• Genome

• Gene

• Allele

Which of the following bases is NOT found in DNA?

• Adenine

• Thymine

• Uracil

• Guanine

Approximately how many genes are present in the human genome?

• 20,000 to 25,000

• 3,000

• 100,000

• 1 million

What percentage of the human genome is identical across all humans?

• 100%

• 99.9%

• 75%

• 50%

When did the Human Genome Project start?

• 1980

• 1990

• 2000

• 2010

How long did it take to complete the Human Genome Project?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 5 years

• 13 years

What can a change or mutation in the DNA sequence result in?

• Increased intelligence

• Diseases

• Longer lifespan

• Enhanced physical strength

What can genetic tests determine about an individual?

• Their personality type

• Their future career

• If they are a carrier of an inherited disorder

• Their favorite food

What theory is supported by comparing the DNA of people from different parts of the world?

• Big Bang Theory

• String Theory

• Theory of Relativity

• Out of Africa Theory