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What do you know about DNA and genetic tests?
1) When stretched out, all of the DNA in one of your cells is about 1 inch long.
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2) Some genetic tests examine your DNA for changes that could increase your chance of developing a disease.
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False
3) A genetic mutation can turn you into a mouse.
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4) Because of the Human Genome Project, disease genes are being discovered at a rapid pace.
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5) Genes are stretches of DNA that "tell" the cell how to build a protein.
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6) The main goal of the Human Genome Project is to find a way to clone humans.
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7) Only one mutated copy of a dominant disease gene is needed to show symptoms of that disease.
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8) Your doctor might suggest a genetic test if you have strep throat.
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9) Prenatal tests can predict if your unborn child will have Down syndrome.
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10) A carrier is a person who has one mutated copy of a disease gene, but does not have any symptoms of the disease.
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