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The Human Genome Project produced the complete sequence of bases in human DNA.

a.

Give the meaning of the term 'genome'.

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b.

Doctors can now test a patient's DNA before deciding which drug to prescribe. Suggest how understanding the human genome allows a doctor to choose a better treatment for a patient.

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c.

Most of the human genome does not code for proteins. Explain why these non-coding parts of DNA are still important.

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6.1 Reproduction Questions

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76 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 6.1 Reproduction, covering 6.1.1 Sexual and asexual reproduction, 6.1.2 Meiosis, 6.1.3 Advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction, 6.1.4 DNA and the genome, 6.1.5 DNA structure, 6.1.6 Genetic inheritance, 6.1.7 Inherited disorders, and 6.1.8 Sex determination. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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