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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

What goal does Pierre Tardival set for himself after flunking college and beginning again with the study of genetics? (from Chapters 6-10)

To study and describe the chemistry of a cell's nucleus.

To win the Nobel Prize by age 34.

To rewrite Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.

To discover and map the human genome.

2.

Pierre tells Molly that Nobel laureates Crick and Watson finally decided on the structure of the DNA molecule based on what criteria? (from Chapters 1-5)

The DNA molecule can be easily read to indicate race.

The structure is open-ended, allowing for evolutionary changes.

The agreed-upon architecture of the DNA molecule as the "most beautiful" possible.

The molecule is the best structure for transporting sugar.

3.

What specific allegations does Pierre make about Abraham Danielson? (from Chapters 36-43)

Condor Insurance rates are too high.

Blacks and other minorities can't get insurance with Condor.

He has conducted illegal medical experiments.

He is Ivan Grozny of the Treblinka death camp.

4.

What do the results of Pierre's blood test indicate about his future health? (from Chapters 11-15)

The results show that Pierre has incipient Huntington's disease.

The test indicates that Pierre himself has a large component of Neanderthal DNA.

Blood testing show that Pierre is a carrier of Tay-Sachs disease.

The test indicates that Pierre has hemophilia.

5.

What is unusual about Amanda's throat structure, according to Molly's research? (from Chapters 31-35)

Amanda's throat is missing a bone.

Her throat is enlarged to allow easier breathing.

She has the same throat structure as a Neanderthal.

She has an enlarged Adam's apple.

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