Personal Genome Project Study Guide
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Part I: Genetic Material

Part II: Gene Transmission

Part III: Gene Expression

Part IV: Genetic Regulation

Part V: Genetics and Society

Part VI: Project Literacy

 

 

 

 

Question: Where do I take the actual PGP entrance exam?
Answer: Information about registering for the actual exam is available here.

Question: What is the passing score for the entrance exam?
Answer: As of this writing, the passing score is 100%.

Question: Where can I find more information about the policies and procedures of the PGP?
Answer: More information is available here.

Question:How many questions does the entrance exam have?
Answer: About 60

Question: What types of questions are on the entrance exam?
Answer: Multiple-choice, matching, and true/false. Most of the multiple-choice questions are the classic type that you probably remember from school where you had to select one correct answer out of choices A, B, C, and D. In some of the multiple-choice questions, however, you may be asked to select multiple correct answers.

Question: Why do I have to take an exam to participate in the PGP?
Answer: The PGP takes informed consent very seriously and believes that an exam is the best way to ensure that you have the knowledge necessary to understand the benefits and risks associated with participating in the project.

Question: Is there a PDF version of the study guide that I can download?
Answer: Because a few people have asked this question, we have made a rudimentary PDF version available for download here.

Question: I missed a question on a PGP Study Guide practice test, but I think I should have gotten it right. Where can I send feedback regarding the study guide?
Answer: You can send feedback to pgpstudy at oppenheimerfoundation dot org.