WorksheetsHuman Genome
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a genome?
a)
The complete haploid amount of genetic material present in a cell or organism
b)
A garden ornament
c)
The sum of all human material.
d)
A totally unique set of genetic material not shared with anything else
2.
The study of the genome is known as
a)
Biology
b)
Genomics
c)
Genes
d)
Heredity
3.
What year was the Human Genome Project (HGP) started?
a)
1990
b)
1999
c)
2003
d)
1987
4.
The main goal of the Human Genome Project (HGP) was 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.
5.
What is DNA sequencing?
a)
The total of genes carried by an individual or cell
b)
Coding genes in order to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms
c)
Deciphering the functions of various parts of the human genome
d)
The process of identifying the order of the bases in DNA
6.
Which best describes the impact that the Human Genome Project (HGP) has had on society?
a)
It has helped scientists determine that certain genes can cause diseases
b)
It has led to discrimination against genetically flawed individuals
c)
It has led to the appearance of new diseases
d)
It has cost society billions of dollars without any major benefits
7.
The genomes of two unrelated humans are ___% the same.
a)
90.0
b)
0.1%
c)
78%
d)
99.9%
8.
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
9.
What is a potential disadvantage or ethical objection posed by the HGP?
a)
pressure to terminate pregnancies
b)
discrimination against individuals
c)
data protection
d)
none of these
e)
all of these
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