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What was the main goal of sequencing the mouse genome?
What was the main goal of sequencing the mouse genome?
- To identify all the genes in the mouse genome
- To compare the mouse genome with the human genome
- To provide a high quality annotated sequence of the mouse genome (correct)
- To study the genetic diversity of mouse strains
Which consortium was responsible for the initial efforts to sequence the mouse genome?
Which consortium was responsible for the initial efforts to sequence the mouse genome?
- The Mouse Genome Research Consortium
- The Mouse Genetic Sequencing Consortium
- The Mouse Genetic Research Consortium
- The Mouse Genome Sequencing Consortium (correct)
What percentage of mouse genes have a homologue in the human genome?
What percentage of mouse genes have a homologue in the human genome?
- 90%
- 75%
- 50%
- 99% (correct)
Approximately how many genetically defined strains of mouse are there currently?
Approximately how many genetically defined strains of mouse are there currently?
How many autosomes does the mouse have?
How many autosomes does the mouse have?