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1

Each human cell, except egg and sperm cells, contain forty-six chromosomes.
A)True
B)False
2

Body characteristics, such as eye and hair color, are inherited through structures called genes.
A)True
B)False
3

The Human Genome Project revealed that humans have some 30,000 genes.
A)True
B)False
4

Like fingerprints, each individual's DNA is unique to that person.
A)True
B)False
5

Every individual with a family history of genetic disease should be tested for the disease-causing gene.
A)True
B)False
6

The combination of proteins that comprises each human chromosome is called
A)genes.
B)deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
C)amniocentesis.
D)nuclei.
7

During this process, fluid is withdrawn from a woman's pregnant uterus to be used for genetic and medical tests.
A)genetic engineering
B)abortion
C)amniocentesis
D)genetic therapy
8

Which of the following federal laws does NOT offer protection against genetic discrimination?
A)The Americans with Disabilities Act
B)the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
C)the Human Genome Act
D)None of the choices are correct
9

Objections to genetic engineering projects have often been raised on the grounds that
A)humans should not tamper with nature.
B)the environment may be harmed.
C)a project may lead to human cloning.
D)All of the choices are correct.
10

Which of the following procedures involves transplanting animal tissues and organs into humans?
A)cloning
B)xenotransplantation
C)genetic engineering
D)amniocentesis





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