Question 1

The functions of almost all of the human genes are currently known.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In 1990,a young girl was treated for severe combined immunodeficiency disorder.Her treatment involved

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic modification of red blood cells removed from her body. 
B)  insertion of the adenosine deaminase gene into her white blood cells while they were present in her body. 
C)  injection of adenosine deaminase protein. 
D)  insertion of the RPE65 allele into her cells. 
E)  insertion of the adenosine deaminase gene into white blood cells removed from her body. 
A)  genetic modification of red blood cells removed from her body. 
B)  insertion of the adenosine deaminase gene into her white blood cells while they were present in her body. 
C)  injection of adenosine deaminase protein. 
D)  insertion of the RPE65 allele into her cells. 
E)  insertion of the adenosine deaminase gene into white blood cells removed from her body.

Question 3

This is a collection of DNA fragments that contains all the sequences in a genome.

Accepted Answer

A)  linkage library 
B)  exome library 
C)  repetitive DNA library 
D)  positional library 
E)  genomic library 
A)  linkage library 
B)  exome library 
C)  repetitive DNA library 
D)  positional library 
E)  genomic library

Question 4

Gene therapy typically involves all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  genetically modified viruses. 
B)  the transfer of functional genes into cells. 
C)  growth of modified cells in the lab. 
D)  transfer of cells back into the body after the gene transfer. 
E)  isolation and injection of normal proteins into patients. 
A)  genetically modified viruses. 
B)  the transfer of functional genes into cells. 
C)  growth of modified cells in the lab. 
D)  transfer of cells back into the body after the gene transfer. 
E)  isolation and injection of normal proteins into patients.

Question 5

MATCHING
Match the appropriate term with the description.
-LINE 1 sequences

Accepted Answer

A) Technique used to determine the location of a gene 
B) Particular genes are often inherited jointly 
C) Provides clues to the location of genes 
D) A collection of DNA sequences that represents all regions of the genome 
E) DNA sequences that are useful for identifying the positions of genes
F)Repetitive DNA with the ability to replicate and move around the genome
G)Map units of linkage maps
H)Repetitive sequences that are thought to have played an important role in human evolution
I)Genetic exchange between chromosomes
J)Repetitive sequences comprising about 17% of the genome 
A) Technique used to determine the location of a gene 
B) Particular genes are often inherited jointly 
C) Provides clues to the location of genes 
D) A collection of DNA sequences that represents all regions of the genome 
E) DNA sequences that are useful for identifying the positions of genes
F)Repetitive DNA with the ability to replicate and move around the genome
G)Map units of linkage maps
H)Repetitive sequences that are thought to have played an important role in human evolution
I)Genetic exchange between chromosomes
J)Repetitive sequences comprising about 17% of the genome

Question 6

MATCHING
Match the appropriate term with the description.
-Positional cloning

Accepted Answer

A) Technique used to determine the location of a gene 
B) Particular genes are often inherited jointly 
C) Provides clues to the location of genes 
D) A collection of DNA sequences that represents all regions of the genome 
E) DNA sequences that are useful for identifying the positions of genes
F)Repetitive DNA with the ability to replicate and move around the genome
G)Map units of linkage maps
H)Repetitive sequences that are thought to have played an important role in human evolution
I)Genetic exchange between chromosomes
J)Repetitive sequences comprising about 17% of the genome 
A) Technique used to determine the location of a gene 
B) Particular genes are often inherited jointly 
C) Provides clues to the location of genes 
D) A collection of DNA sequences that represents all regions of the genome 
E) DNA sequences that are useful for identifying the positions of genes
F)Repetitive DNA with the ability to replicate and move around the genome
G)Map units of linkage maps
H)Repetitive sequences that are thought to have played an important role in human evolution
I)Genetic exchange between chromosomes
J)Repetitive sequences comprising about 17% of the genome

Question 7

Describe how an Alu sequence insertion may have played a role in human evolution.

Accepted Answer

Although Alu sequences may pose a threat

Question 8

It is easier to map genes on the autosomes than on the sex chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Human cells can produce many more proteins that the number of genes present in the genome.Describe two mechanisms that help to explain this difference.

Accepted Answer

During processing of pre-mRNA in the nuc

Question 10

Positional cloning

Accepted Answer

A)  uses random cloning to isolate genes. 
B)  starts by sequencing the entire chromosome containing the gene of interest. 
C)  makes use of particular markers on the DNA. 
D)  makes use of the location of Alu sequences. 
E)  All of these are correct answers 
A)  uses random cloning to isolate genes. 
B)  starts by sequencing the entire chromosome containing the gene of interest. 
C)  makes use of particular markers on the DNA. 
D)  makes use of the location of Alu sequences. 
E)  All of these are correct answers

Question 11

MATCHING
Match the appropriate term with the description.
-DNA markers

Accepted Answer

A) Technique used to determine the location of a gene 
B) Particular genes are often inherited jointly 
C) Provides clues to the location of genes 
D) A collection of DNA sequences that represents all regions of the genome 
E) DNA sequences that are useful for identifying the positions of genes
F)Repetitive DNA with the ability to replicate and move around the genome
G)Map units of linkage maps
H)Repetitive sequences that are thought to have played an important role in human evolution
I)Genetic exchange between chromosomes
J)Repetitive sequences comprising about 17% of the genome 
A) Technique used to determine the location of a gene 
B) Particular genes are often inherited jointly 
C) Provides clues to the location of genes 
D) A collection of DNA sequences that represents all regions of the genome 
E) DNA sequences that are useful for identifying the positions of genes
F)Repetitive DNA with the ability to replicate and move around the genome
G)Map units of linkage maps
H)Repetitive sequences that are thought to have played an important role in human evolution
I)Genetic exchange between chromosomes
J)Repetitive sequences comprising about 17% of the genome

Question 12

All of an organism's genetic information is contained in its

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA profile. 
B)  genome. 
C)  mtDNA. 
D)  proteins. 
E)  exome. 
A)  DNA profile. 
B)  genome. 
C)  mtDNA. 
D)  proteins. 
E)  exome.

The functions of almost all of the human genes are currently known.

In 1990,a young girl was treated for severe combined immunodeficiency disorder.Her treatment involved

This is a collection of DNA fragments that contains all the sequences in a genome.

Gene therapy typically involves all of the following EXCEPT

MATCHING Match the appropriate term with the description. -LINE 1 sequences

MATCHING Match the appropriate term with the description. -Positional cloning

Describe how an Alu sequence insertion may have played a role in human evolution.

It is easier to map genes on the autosomes than on the sex chromosomes.

Human cells can produce many more proteins that the number of genes present in the genome.Describe two mechanisms that help to explain this difference.

Positional cloning

MATCHING Match the appropriate term with the description. -DNA markers

All of an organism's genetic information is contained in its

Sex and Development

Assisted Reproductive Technology

Changes in Chromosome Number

How Genes Are Transmitted From Generation to Generation

Gene Expression and Gene Regulation

Changes in DNA: Mutations and Epigenetics

Biotechnology

Genetic Testing and Prenatal Diagnosis

DNA Forensics

Inheritance of Complex Traits

Cancer and the Cell Cycle

Behavior

Immunogenetics

Genetics and Populations

Human Evolution

A Different World: The Past, Present, and Future of Human Genetics

Biology Basics 1-Cells and Cell Structure

Biology Basics 2-DNA and RNA

Biology Basics 3-Genes, Populations, and the Environment

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Exam 10: Genomics

The functions of almost all of the human genes are currently known.

In 1990,a young girl was treated for severe combined immunodeficiency disorder.Her treatment involved

This is a collection of DNA fragments that contains all the sequences in a genome.

Gene therapy typically involves all of the following EXCEPT

MATCHING Match the appropriate term with the description. -LINE 1 sequences

MATCHING Match the appropriate term with the description. -Positional cloning

Describe how an Alu sequence insertion may have played a role in human evolution.

It is easier to map genes on the autosomes than on the sex chromosomes.

Human cells can produce many more proteins that the number of genes present in the genome.Describe two mechanisms that help to explain this difference.

Positional cloning

MATCHING Match the appropriate term with the description. -DNA markers

All of an organism's genetic information is contained in its

Sex and Development

Assisted Reproductive Technology

Changes in Chromosome Number

How Genes Are Transmitted From Generation to Generation

Gene Expression and Gene Regulation

Changes in DNA: Mutations and Epigenetics

Biotechnology

Genetic Testing and Prenatal Diagnosis

DNA Forensics

Inheritance of Complex Traits

Cancer and the Cell Cycle

Behavior

Immunogenetics

Genetics and Populations

Human Evolution

A Different World: The Past, Present, and Future of Human Genetics

Biology Basics 1-Cells and Cell Structure

Biology Basics 2-DNA and RNA

Biology Basics 3-Genes, Populations, and the Environment

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