Human Genome Project Quiz
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What was one of the main objectives of the Human Genome Project?

  • Developing new medications for diseases
  • Mapping the human body's organs
  • Creating synthetic DNA
  • Identifying all approximately 20,000-25,000 genes (correct)
  • What is the estimated cost of sequencing one base pair in the Human Genome Project?

  • $10
  • $3 (correct)
  • $1
  • $5
  • Which of the following was NOT a participating organization in the Human Genome Project?

  • Wellcome Trust (UK)
  • National Institutes of Health
  • US Department of Energy
  • NASA (correct)
  • What significant need arose from the enormous amount of data generated by the Human Genome Project?

    <p>Development of high-speed computing and data analysis technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many books would be needed to store the DNA information from a single human cell if formatted in books with 1000 pages each?

    <p>3300 books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Human Genome Project officially completed?

    <p>2003</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect does the Human Genome Project address regarding potential future impacts?

    <p>Ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one anticipated benefit of knowing DNA variation among individuals as a result of the Human Genome Project?

    <p>New ways to diagnose and treat diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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