QUESTIONS (TRUE/FALSE):

1. 'De novo' means 'of the nose'.
2. Richard Dawkins is a biologist.
3. The is no such thing as a synthetic gene.
4. All diseases are caused by genes.
5. ATCG is the base sequence that begins every strand of DNA.
6. YAC stands for Yeast Accentuated Chromosome.
7. Hemoglobin is a pigment within our blood.
8. Genetically altered Hemoglobin is responsible for Sickle-Cell Anemia.
9. Any base sequence may be a gene.
10. The function of some base sequences is completely unknown.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

11. Synthetic genes may be made from
a. inorganic chemicals
b. ionic substances
c. base-pairs
d. cotton fibers
e. metal atoms

12. It seems as if most genes may be moved from species to species without
a. special equipment
b. effecting their expression
c. breaking a chromosome
d. the use of water
e. human intervention

13. A naturally occurring synthetic gene may be called a
a. codon
b. transformer
c. replicon
d. transcription
e. mutation

14. The Human Genome Project will provide
a. maps to the stars
b. cures for all diseases
c. topological charts
d. tools for study
e. information about asbestos

15. We can now make yeast cells that express
a. the genes for Alzheimer's disease
b. deafness
c. the color purple whenever they are poked
d. carbon dioxide, used for baking
e. only yeast-like compounds

ESSAY:

16. Is it possible to create a 'non-carbon' gene? Explain your answer.
17. Why may we consider any new gene to be a synthetic gene?
18. Why do you suppose we should/should not use synthetic genes?
19. Explain how we might just as easily create a new disease rather than a new cure.
20. Theoretically, if you had a complete map to your genome, could you alter your own genetics? Explain.