Human Genome Project: Online Worksheet
Name:____________________________________________Period:______Date:_______________
 Go to the following website: http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/home.shtml
 Click on “About the HGP” on the top tool bar
1. What is the Human Genome Project (HGP)?
2. What a genome?
3. What chemicals make up DNA? ________________________________________________________
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Click on “Medicine” on the top tool bar, and then click on “ Gene Testing”
4. List 3 ways genetic testing is used.
a. _________________________________________________
b. _________________________________________________
c. _________________________________________________
5. What are 2 pros of genetic testing?
6. What are 2 cons of genetic testing?
7. Is genetic testing regulated?
8. Does insurance cover genetic testing?
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Click on “Medicine” on the top tool bar, and then click on “ Gene Therapy”
9. What is gene therapy?
10. What are 2 different types of viruses used as gene therapy vectors?
a. ____________________________________________________
b. ____________________________________________________
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11. What is the current status of gene therapy research?
12. What are 2 recent developments in gene therapy research?
WHAT’S NEW WITH THE HUMAN GENOME PROJECT (HGP)?
DIRECTIONS: Research the current status of the human genome project. Record your source - the name
of the website & its address.
1. DESCRIBE in detail 5 new products/creations developed due to the HGP?
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