10 Questions
Which of the following is a level of genetic information that impacts biology at multiple levels?
Exomes
What is the term for cells that have one copy of the genome and are haploid?
Egg cells
Apart from health care applications, DNA analysis is useful in which of the following?
All of the above
What is the term for cells that have two copies of the genome and are said to be diploid?
Somatic cells
What is the Precision Medicine Initiative examining to better understand health?
All of the above
Which of the following encodes proteins?
Genes
Which of the following is a level of genetic information that impacts biology at the population level?
Genomes
Most traits arise from interactions of which of the following?
Genes and environmental factors
What is the term for cells that can divide to generate specialized cells?
Stem cells
What is the term for the small part of the genome that encodes proteins?
Exomes
Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of genetic information and its impact on biology at various levels. This quiz covers topics such as DNA, genes, chromosomes, exomes, and genomes, as well as the ethical issues surrounding genetic information.
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