Biology: The Dynamics of Life, California Edition

Section 3: The Human Genome

The Human Genome

1.
Which of these statements is NOT true?
A)Forensic analysts called crime lab technicians perform autopsies to determine the cause of death.
B)One important outcome of the human genome project is the diagnosis of genetic disorders.
C)If DNA from fetal cells are examined and shown to have the mutation associated with a disorder, the fetus will develop the disorder.
D)Gel electrophoresis is used to analyze DNA as part of the analysis of genetic disorders.
2.
Which process is used to insert normal genes into human cells to correct disorders?
A)forensic analysis
B)gene therapy
C)live vector vaccines
D)sequencing the human genome
3.
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Look at the DNA fingerprint pattern shown below. Which pair of parents' DNA matched the soldier's DNA?
A)Parents E and F
B)Parents C and D
C)Parents A and B
D)Parents G and H
4.
Which part of the human body are bone marrow cells removed from to perform SCID gene therapy?
A)wrist
B)hip bone
C)lung
D)skull
5.
Using __________, cloning of millions of copies of DNA fragments can happen in a few hours.
A)linkage mapping
B)gene therapy
C)DNA fingerprinting
D)polymerase chain reactions
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