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Introduction to Human Genetics Quiz

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 4mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the primary focus of genetics?

a)

Study of cellular structures

b)

Study of environmental impacts

c)

Study of inheritance and variation

d)

Study of evolution

2.

How many human genes were mapped in the Human Genome Project?

a)

30,000-35,000

b)

20,000-25,000

c)

40,000-45,000

d)

10,000-15,000

3.

What percentage of the genome is involved in coding proteins?

a)

10%

b)

2%

c)

98%

d)

50%

4.

Which of the following is an example of a monogenic disease?

a)

Cancer

b)

Heart disease

c)

Cystic fibrosis

d)

Diabetes

5.

What is the purpose of genetic counseling?

a)

To diagnose diseases

b)

To conduct genetic research

c)

To support families with genetic risks

d)

To provide medical treatment

6.

What is CRISPR-Cas9 primarily used for?

a)

Gene therapy

b)

Gene editing

c)

Gene mapping

d)

Gene sequencing

7.

What type of genetic variation is represented by SNPs?

a)

Mutations

b)

Polymorphisms

c)

Chromosomal alterations

d)

Gene duplications