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6. What allows for variation within the genetic fingerprint of individuals

  • The number of repeated introns between exons
  • The total number of exons
  • The number of chromosomes an individual has
  • The number of repeated exons in the fingerprint

7. Which of these was NOT an aim of the Human Genome Project?

  • To consider legal and ethical issues
  • To locate genes on the human chromosomes
  • To use genetic information to produce ideal humans
  • To determine all base sequences in DNA and the genes they form

8. What is eugenics?

  • Encouraging gene therapy
  • Encouraging desirable traits and selective breeding of humans
  • Encouraging people to use pre natal and post natal screening
  • Encouraging the use of stem cells instead of embryo cloning

9. What method is used to amplify a DNA sample?

  • Genetic Engineering
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Gel Electrophoresis
  • Autoradiography

10. What is a clone?

  • A group of genetically identical organisms formed from a single parent
  • A group of similar organisms formed from two parents
  • A group of similar organisms formed from a single parent
  • A group of genetically identically organisms formed by sexual reproduction

11. What is recombinant DNA?

  • Incorrect DNA
  • Undifferentiated cells that have the potential to become specialised
  • Foreign DNA inserted into another section of DNA
  • DNA that codes for a non functional protein