The ABCs of DNA
DNA is organized into segments called _________.
This kind of diagram is often drawn to figure out the possible combinations of genes if two particular individuals mate: a) Venn b) Punnett Square c) Bar graphs
The human genome contains approximately this many nucleotides, or base pairs: a) 1 million b) 3 billion c) 26,000
The name of the first mammal cloned using nuclear transfer
Nearly every human cell has this many pairs of chromosomes
The nucleotides, or building blocks, of DNA are represented by these 4 letters
A, T, C, G
This man is considered the father of modern genetics
Q: This percentage of the DNA sequence is estimated to be unique in individuals: a) 0.0003% b) 5% c) 0.1%
True or false: there are currently laws in place which clearly define who “owns” an individual’s genetic information
A well-constructed pedigree (family tree) should show at least this many generations
The structure of DNA was discovered by James Watson and Francis Crick. True or False
This type of phenotype can only be expressed if the genotype is homozygous for an allele
It is estimated that human beings have this many genes: a) 20,231 b) 27,990 c) 29,932
The Genes vs. Environment debate could also be called _______ vs. _______
Name three common diseases which have a proven genetic component
Cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, etc.
A single DNA molecule has these three components: Nucleotide base, sugar group, soda group
False.
Nucleotide base, sugar group, phosphate group
If one parent is heterozygous for brown eyes, and the other parent is homozygous for blue eyes, what is the chance they will have a brown-eyed child?
The complete draft sequence of the human genome was finished in April of this year
True or false: a physician is legally required to always tell a patient’s family members the results of a genetic test
Genes code for individual phenotypes called this
The process in which DNA is converted to RNA is called: a) Transcription b) Proscription c) Randomization
On a pedigree, what symbol represents a male who is deceased?
A square with a diagonal line through it
The field which studies how your genes affect your individual response to a certain drug is called this
Pharmacogenetics / pharmacogenomics
True or false: A person with a genetic mutation is always considered to have a genetic disease
The genes which are most important in determining whether an individual will be male or female can be found on this chromosome