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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