Studying the Human Genome

how long did the human genome project last

• 23 years

• 13 years

• 5 years

• 1 year

All of an organisms genetic material( or all your set of genes) is called

• organs system

• organism

• genome

• organs

An enzyme that cuts the DNA into different sizes during gel electrophoresis.

• restriction enzyme

• replication enzyme

• transcription enzyme

• translation enzyme

The process of changing a gene to treat a genetic disease or disorder. It is one of the products of the human genome project.

• cloning

• hybridization

• gene therapy

• selective cutting

The distinctive pattern of bands composed of fragments of an individual's DNA

• fingerprints

• birthmarks

• muscular band

• DNA fingerprint

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What is the purpose of the Human Genome Project?

• map all the base-pairs of the human genome

• identify and treat genetic conditions

• to clone a perfect human being

• to find treatment for down syndrome

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Which laboratory technique is used to produce many copies of a piece of DNA? (Hint: look at the DNA Technology PowerPoint on my website)

• Polymerase Chain Reaction

• Genetic engineering

• Gel electrophoresis

• Gene therapy

What is the primary goal of studying the human genome?

• To understand human evolution

• To map all human genes

• To create synthetic life

• To eliminate all diseases

Which of the following technologies was crucial for sequencing the human genome?

• CRISPR-Cas9

• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

• Gene therapy

• Cloning

What is a potential benefit of understanding the human genome?

• Developing personalized medicine

• Creating new species

• Eradicating all viruses

• Stopping aging completely