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Human Genome Project

1. What was the goal of the Human Genome Project?

  • A) To identify all the genes in the human genome
  • B) To determine the base pairs that make up human DNA
  • C) To map and sequence the human genome
  • D) All of the above
D) All of the above Explanation

2. When did the Human Genome Project officially launch?

  • A) 1984
  • B) 1990
  • C) 1998
  • D) 2003
B) 1990 Explanation

3. How many human chromosomes were sequenced as part of the Human Genome Project?

  • A) 20
  • B) 22
  • C) 23
  • D) 24
D) 24 Explanation

4. What is a pangenome reference?

  • A) A reference genome from a single individual
  • B) A composite genome is created by merging multiple individuals' genomes
  • C) A collection of whole genome sequences from diverse individuals
  • D) A reference genome specifically designed for studying disease
C) A collection of whole genome sequences from diverse individuals Explanation

5. Where did most of the human genome sequence generated by the Human Genome Project come from?

  • A) London, England
  • B) Los Angeles, California
  • C) Buffalo, New York
  • D) Beijing, China
C) Buffalo, New York Explanation

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