10.- The race to sequence the human genome- http://ed.ted.com/

Question 1 of 6

25

When the Human Genome Project was proposed, what was the projected time to completion?

Select one of the following:

6 years
12 years
15 years

Explanation

Question 2 of 6

25

A single human genome is approximately _____ base pairs long.

Select one of the following:

3.2 million
3.2 billion
3.2 trillion

Explanation

Question 3 of 6

25

What sequencing method did the Human Genome Project and Celera use to sequence fragments of DNA?

Select one of the following:

The Sanger Method
Hierarchical Sequencing
Whole-genome Sequencing

Explanation

Question 4 of 6

25

Why was Celera's whole-genome sequencing approach considered more risky than the Human Genome Project's approach?

Select one of the following:

Shorter fragments of DNA were sequenced
Longer fragments of DNA were sequenced
A contiguous map was not used

Explanation

Question 5 of 6

25

In the race for sequencing the human genome, the winner was Celera Genomics

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 6 of 6

25

How long does it take to sequence a human genome using the latest technology?

Select one of the following:

A few months
A few days
A few minutes

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Bachillerato CULTURA CIENTÍFICA 1ºBach 3ºTrimestre (3.-Current projects on Human Genome) Quiz on 10.- The race to sequence the human genome- http://ed.ted.com/, created by PEDRO ALVAREZ JIMENEZ on 30/01/2016.

10.- The race to sequence the human genome- http://ed.ted.com/

Question 1 of 6

When the Human Genome Project was proposed, what was the projected time to completion?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 6

A single human genome is approximately _____ base pairs long.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 6

What sequencing method did the Human Genome Project and Celera use to sequence fragments of DNA?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 6

Why was Celera's whole-genome sequencing approach considered more risky than the Human Genome Project's approach?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 6

In the race for sequencing the human genome, the winner was Celera Genomics

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 6

How long does it take to sequence a human genome using the latest technology?

Select one of the following:

Explanation