Ideas: genetics and lifestyles (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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By 1900, what had medical professionals achieved in disease prevention?
By 1900, what had medical professionals achieved in disease prevention?
Developed effective vaccines
What did Mendel demonstrate in the 19th century?
What did Mendel demonstrate in the 19th century?
Human traits could be inherited
Which technologies revolutionised medical research in the 20th century?
Which technologies revolutionised medical research in the 20th century?
Electron microscopes & x-rays
When did Watson and Crick publish their findings on DNA's double helix structure?
When did Watson and Crick publish their findings on DNA's double helix structure?
1953
What did Rosalind Franklin do in 1951?
What did Rosalind Franklin do in 1951?
Captured x-ray photographs of DNA
When was the Human Genome Project launched?
When was the Human Genome Project launched?
1990
What was the aim of the Human Genome Project?
What was the aim of the Human Genome Project?
Map every gene in human DNA
What breakthrough did genetic research reveal about stem cells?
What breakthrough did genetic research reveal about stem cells?
They can develop into various cell types
What is a major limitation of current genetic medicine?
What is a major limitation of current genetic medicine?
Most genetic conditions lack cures
Which conditions are linked to smoking?
Which conditions are linked to smoking?
Emphysema & heart disease
What health problems are linked to excessive alcohol consumption?
What health problems are linked to excessive alcohol consumption?
Cancer & liver disease
How can a balanced diet reduce health risks?
How can a balanced diet reduce health risks?
Limit sugar & fat intake