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One of the surprising findings of the Human Genome Project was:
The high percentage of repetitive DNA sequences
The existence of non-coding RNA molecules
The relatively low number of protein-coding genes
The presence of mitochondrial DNA
The Human Genome Project revealed that the human genome contains approximately what percentage of coding sequences?
50%
25%
10%
Less than 2%
Which sequencing method was NOT a major contributor to the initial completion of the Human Genome Project?
Sanger sequencing
Automated DNA sequencing
Next-generation sequencing (NGS)
BAC-based sequencing
Which of these was NOT a major goal of the Human Genome Project?
Developing gene therapies for all genetic disorders
Storing the genome information in databases
Improving tools for data analysis
Addressing the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) of the project
Approximately how many genes does the human genome contain according to the findings of the Human Genome Project?
100,000-150,000
2,000-5,000
50,000-75,000
20,000-25,000
BACs and YACs played a crucial role in the Human Genome Project. What are they?
Sequencing enzymes
Cloning vectors
Types of DNA polymerase
Gene editing tools
Which sequencing method was predominantly used in the initial phases of the Human Genome Project?
Next-generation sequencing
Sanger sequencing
Pyrosequencing
Illumina sequencing
The Human Genome Project aimed to primarily:
Map all the genes in human DNA
Cure all genetic diseases
Create artificial human chromosomes
Develop gene editing technologies
Approximately how many genes are present in the human genome?
200,000-250,000
2,000-2,500
20,000-25,000
200-250
Which organism was NOT a model organism used in the Human Genome Project?
Fruit fly
Roundworm
Cat
Yeast
