Our “Junk DNA” Is More Important Than We Once Thought

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What percentage of our DNA is identical to that of chimpanzees?
95%
99%
75%
85%
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the initial belief about non-coding DNA?
It was identical in all species
It was responsible for genetic mutations
It was crucial for protein synthesis
It was considered non-functional junk
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which gene is associated with the ability to speak?
TP53
FOXP2
BRCA1
MYC
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are human accelerated regions (HARS) primarily associated with?
Digestive system development
Brain and nervous system genes
Cardiovascular health
Muscle growth
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What are HACKERS?
Genes responsible for physical strength
Non-functional parts of the genome
Newly discovered regulatory sequences unique to humans
Regions of DNA identical to chimpanzees
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which hypothesis suggests a trade-off between brain and gut size?
Mitochondrial Eve hypothesis
Natural selection hypothesis
Genetic drift hypothesis
Expensive tissue hypothesis
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main focus of the ongoing search for human genetic uniqueness?
Identifying new protein-coding genes
Understanding the complex ways DNA operates
Eliminating non-coding DNA
Comparing human DNA with plant DNA
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