WorksheetsStudying the Human Genome
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Gel electrophoresis enables scientists to
a)
separate DNA fragments.
b)
combine DNA fragments.
c)
count the genes in DNA.
d)
insert DNA in cells.
2.
Whether a human will be a male or a female is determined by
a)
sex chromosomes in the egg cell.
b)
sex chromosomes in the sperm cell.
c)
autosomes in the egg cell.
d)
autosomes in the sperm cell.
3.
In a pedigree chart, how are males illustrated
a)
circles
b)
squares
c)
triangles
d)
lines
4.
In a pedigree chart, how are relations illustrated
a)
circles
b)
squares
c)
shading
d)
lines
5.
The main goal of the Human Genome Project is to
a)
identify the unique parts of each person's DNA.
b)
identify genes responsible for human diseases.
c)
identify genes responsible for human behavior.
d)
determine the entire sequence of human DNA.
6.
How many TOTAL chromosomes do humans have?
a)
2
b)
44
c)
46
d)
23
7.
These cut DNA into smaller pieces.
a)
Restriction enzymes
b)
Gel electrophoresis
c)
Ozaki fragments
d)
Scissors
8.
The technique used to separate DNA strands of different lengths is_______
a)
gel electrophoresis
b)
restriction enzyme digestion
c)
shotgun sequencing
d)
bioinfomatics
9.
The work done to map out the entire genomic sequence in humans was called
a)
gene mapping
b)
the Human Genome Project
c)
Operation Transposon
d)
Genome Sequence Project (GSP)
10.
What year did the Human Genome Project end
a)
2018
b)
1999
c)
2003
d)
2097
11.
What year was the human genome project started?
a)
1990
b)
1999
c)
2003
d)
1987
12.
Identify an application of genetic sequencing below:
a)
Improved and more accurate diagnosis of inherited disorders due to single genes
b)
Providing personalised medication and treatment depending on the genetic combination
c)
Determine evolutionary relationships between species
d)
All of the above
13.
These cut DNA into smaller pieces.
a)
Restriction enzymes
b)
Gel electrophoresis
c)
Ozaki fragments
d)
Scissors
14.
What is the probability that a human sperm cell will carry a X chromosome?
a)
50%
b)
100%
c)
25%
d)
0%
15.
The specialized field of studying whole genomes, including genes and their functions, is called
a)
genomics
b)
bioinformatics
c)
the Human Genome Project
d)
information science
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