Question 1

One finding of the HGP was that mutations in ____________ can cause mutations in distant regions of the genome, which can result in cancer.

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA repair genes 
B)  promoter regions 
C)  introns 
D)  single nucleotide polymorphisms 
E)  DNA polymerase genes 
A)  DNA repair genes 
B)  promoter regions 
C)  introns 
D)  single nucleotide polymorphisms 
E)  DNA polymerase genes A

Question 2

The first evidence of linkage between human genes was for two genes found to be located on ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The X chromosome

Question 3

It is currently illegal to offer genome sequencing and analysis services to the public without being specifically licensed to do so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Genes on the same chromosome are said to show ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Genes on the same chromosome are said...

Question 5

The ELSI program of the Human Genome Project is investigating all of the following areas of concern EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  protection of personal genetic information. 
B)  genetic targets for biological warfare agents. 
C)  the genetic components of ethnicity. 
D)  the impact of learning about contributions of genes to behavior. 
E)  the ethical boundaries for use of genomics and genetic information. 
A)  protection of personal genetic information. 
B)  genetic targets for biological warfare agents. 
C)  the genetic components of ethnicity. 
D)  the impact of learning about contributions of genes to behavior. 
E)  the ethical boundaries for use of genomics and genetic information.

Question 6

The first linkage study showed that ____________ genes were linked to genes related to the disorder ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  color-perception; hemophilia 
B)  color-perception; nail-patella syndrome 
C)  ABO blood type; Down sydrome 
D)  ABO blood type; nail-patella syndrome 
E)  ABO blood type; hemophilia 
A)  color-perception; hemophilia 
B)  color-perception; nail-patella syndrome 
C)  ABO blood type; Down sydrome 
D)  ABO blood type; nail-patella syndrome 
E)  ABO blood type; hemophilia

Question 7

According to the text, functions have been assigned to approximately ____________ percent of the genes identified in the human genome.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, functions have been...

Question 8

Which one of the following is NOT a role of proteomics in research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Understanding gene function. 
B)  Identifying proteins that are markers for disease. 
C)  Understanding how genes function in development and aging. 
D)  Finding proteins that are targets for drugs to treat diseases. 
E)  Mapping the location of genes on chromosomes. 
A)  Understanding gene function. 
B)  Identifying proteins that are markers for disease. 
C)  Understanding how genes function in development and aging. 
D)  Finding proteins that are targets for drugs to treat diseases. 
E)  Mapping the location of genes on chromosomes.

Question 9

Genes in other species are useful for finding genes in the human genome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following sequences indicates the promoter region of a gene?

Accepted Answer

A)  CAAT 
B)  UAAG 
C)  CTTT 
D)  ACAT 
E)  TAAC 
A)  CAAT 
B)  UAAG 
C)  CTTT 
D)  ACAT 
E)  TAAC

Question 11

The number of genes in the human genome is estimated to be between

Accepted Answer

A)  20,000 and 25,000. 
B)  50,000 and 75,000. 
C)  150,000 and 200,000. 
D)  5,000 and 10,000. 
E)  80,000 and 100,000. 
A)  20,000 and 25,000. 
B)  50,000 and 75,000. 
C)  150,000 and 200,000. 
D)  5,000 and 10,000. 
E)  80,000 and 100,000.

Question 12

What comprises about half of our non-coding DNA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introns 
B)  Promoter regions 
C)  Exons 
D)  Repeating sequences 
E)  Single nucleotide polymorphisms 
A)  Introns 
B)  Promoter regions 
C)  Exons 
D)  Repeating sequences 
E)  Single nucleotide polymorphisms

Question 13

Which of the following methods uses gene cloning and genomic libraries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whole genome sequencing 
B)  Map-based sequencing 
C)  DNA base sequencing 
D)  More than one of these 
E)  None of these 
A)  Whole genome sequencing 
B)  Map-based sequencing 
C)  DNA base sequencing 
D)  More than one of these 
E)  None of these

Question 14

The field of study named ____________________ has developed software to efficiently store, analyze, and present genomic information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The field of study named ____________________ has...

Question 15

Distances on genetic maps are measured in ______________ and distances on physical maps are measured in _______________.

Accepted Answer

centimorga

Question 16

What are some ways in which genetic information about a person can be (a) helpful and (b) harmful to that person?

Accepted Answer

(a) Genetic information about a person c

Question 17

In positional cloning, the inheritance of a disease in a pedigree was linked to the inheritance of

Accepted Answer

A)  other diseases or conditions. 
B)  a specific blood type. 
C)  other genes whose loci were known. 
D)  marker sequences produced by restriction enzymes. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  other diseases or conditions. 
B)  a specific blood type. 
C)  other genes whose loci were known. 
D)  marker sequences produced by restriction enzymes. 
E)  all of these.

Question 18

A set of SNPs close together on a chromosome is called a _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A set of SNPs close together on...

Question 19

The number of proteins produced by the human genome is significantly less than the number of genes it contains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

How has information technology and computing become indispensable for genomics?

Accepted Answer

Information technology and computing hav

One finding of the HGP was that mutations in ____________ can cause mutations in distant regions of the genome, which can result in cancer.

The first evidence of linkage between human genes was for two genes found to be located on ____________________.

It is currently illegal to offer genome sequencing and analysis services to the public without being specifically licensed to do so.

Genes on the same chromosome are said to show ______________.

The ELSI program of the Human Genome Project is investigating all of the following areas of concern EXCEPT:

The first linkage study showed that genes were linked to genes related to the disorder .

According to the text, functions have been assigned to approximately ____________ percent of the genes identified in the human genome.

Which one of the following is NOT a role of proteomics in research?

Genes in other species are useful for finding genes in the human genome.

Which of the following sequences indicates the promoter region of a gene?

The number of genes in the human genome is estimated to be between

What comprises about half of our non-coding DNA?

Which of the following methods uses gene cloning and genomic libraries?

The field of study named ____________________ has developed software to efficiently store, analyze, and present genomic information.

Distances on genetic maps are measured in and distances on physical maps are measured in _.

What are some ways in which genetic information about a person can be (a) helpful and (b) harmful to that person?

In positional cloning, the inheritance of a disease in a pedigree was linked to the inheritance of

A set of SNPs close together on a chromosome is called a _______________.

The number of proteins produced by the human genome is significantly less than the number of genes it contains.

How has information technology and computing become indispensable for genomics?

A Perspective on Human Genetics

Cells and Cell Division

Transmission of Genes From Generation to Generation

Pedigree Analysis in Human Genetics

Complex Patterns of Inheritance

Cytogenetics: Karyotypes and Chromosome Aberrations

Development and Sex Determination

DNA Structure and Chromosomal Organization

Gene Expression: From Genes to Proteins

From Proteins to Phenotypes

Mutation: the Source of Genetic Variation

Genes and Cancer

An Introduction to Genetic Technology

Biotechnology and Society

Reproductive Technology, Genetic Testing, and Gene Therapy

Genes and the Immune System

Genetics of Behavior

Population Genetics and Human Evolution

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Exam 15: Genomes and Genomics

One finding of the HGP was that mutations in ____________ can cause mutations in distant regions of the genome, which can result in cancer.

The first evidence of linkage between human genes was for two genes found to be located on ____________________.

It is currently illegal to offer genome sequencing and analysis services to the public without being specifically licensed to do so.

Genes on the same chromosome are said to show ______________.

The ELSI program of the Human Genome Project is investigating all of the following areas of concern EXCEPT:

The first linkage study showed that ____________ genes were linked to genes related to the disorder ____________.

According to the text, functions have been assigned to approximately ____________ percent of the genes identified in the human genome.

Which one of the following is NOT a role of proteomics in research?

Genes in other species are useful for finding genes in the human genome.

Which of the following sequences indicates the promoter region of a gene?

The number of genes in the human genome is estimated to be between

What comprises about half of our non-coding DNA?

Which of the following methods uses gene cloning and genomic libraries?

The field of study named ____________________ has developed software to efficiently store, analyze, and present genomic information.

Distances on genetic maps are measured in ______________ and distances on physical maps are measured in _______________.

What are some ways in which genetic information about a person can be (a) helpful and (b) harmful to that person?

In positional cloning, the inheritance of a disease in a pedigree was linked to the inheritance of

A set of SNPs close together on a chromosome is called a _______________.

The number of proteins produced by the human genome is significantly less than the number of genes it contains.

How has information technology and computing become indispensable for genomics?

A Perspective on Human Genetics

Cells and Cell Division

Transmission of Genes From Generation to Generation

Pedigree Analysis in Human Genetics

Complex Patterns of Inheritance

Cytogenetics: Karyotypes and Chromosome Aberrations

Development and Sex Determination

DNA Structure and Chromosomal Organization

Gene Expression: From Genes to Proteins

From Proteins to Phenotypes

Mutation: the Source of Genetic Variation

Genes and Cancer

An Introduction to Genetic Technology

Biotechnology and Society

Reproductive Technology, Genetic Testing, and Gene Therapy

Genes and the Immune System

Genetics of Behavior

Population Genetics and Human Evolution

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The first linkage study showed that genes were linked to genes related to the disorder .

Distances on genetic maps are measured in and distances on physical maps are measured in _.