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Which type of genetic variation refers to large-scale changes in the human genome, such as copy number variations and translocations?
Which type of genetic variation refers to large-scale changes in the human genome, such as copy number variations and translocations?
- SNPs and microsatellites
- Pathogenic mutations
- Large scale germ-line genetic variation (correct)
- Small scale germ-line genetic variation
What is the purpose of sexual reproduction in humans?
What is the purpose of sexual reproduction in humans?
- To ensure identical DNA bases
- To adapt to new environmental stresses
- To prevent genetic variations
- To create genetic differences between individuals (correct)
When aligning two human genomes, how similar are they at the DNA level?
When aligning two human genomes, how similar are they at the DNA level?
- Identical at 90% of DNA bases
- Identical at 100% of DNA bases
- Identical at 50% of DNA bases
- Identical at 99.9% of DNA bases (correct)
Which type of genetic mutation results in the introduction of a stop codon?
Which type of genetic mutation results in the introduction of a stop codon?
What is the main characteristic of cancer cells that allows for rapid evolution?
What is the main characteristic of cancer cells that allows for rapid evolution?
What is the purpose of genetic characterization in cancer research?
What is the purpose of genetic characterization in cancer research?
Which type of genetic variation involves the exchange of DNA between two different chromosomes during meiosis?
Which type of genetic variation involves the exchange of DNA between two different chromosomes during meiosis?
What is the incidence of trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) in newborns?
What is the incidence of trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) in newborns?
Which type of genetic variation involves the deletion or duplication of relatively large sections of DNA (>1000 base-pairs)?
Which type of genetic variation involves the deletion or duplication of relatively large sections of DNA (>1000 base-pairs)?
What is the incidence of microsatellites in our genomes?
What is the incidence of microsatellites in our genomes?
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