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56f8d7e39e9bad19000a05d3 | Under what type of selection are genes constrained so they change more slowly? | stabilizing | [
"Gene\n\nThe relationship between genes can be measured by comparing the sequence alignment of their DNA.:7.6 The degree of sequence similarity between homologous genes is called conserved sequence. Most changes to a gene's sequence do not affect its function and so genes accumulate mutations over time by neutral m... |
56f8d7e39e9bad19000a05d4 | What type of analyses can the sequence differences between genes be used for? | phylogenetic | [
"Gene\n\nThe relationship between genes can be measured by comparing the sequence alignment of their DNA.:7.6 The degree of sequence similarity between homologous genes is called conserved sequence. Most changes to a gene's sequence do not affect its function and so genes accumulate mutations over time by neutral m... |
56f8d9269e9bad19000a05f2 | What is the most common source of new genes in eukaryotic lineages? | gene duplication | [
"Gene\n\nThe most common source of new genes in eukaryotic lineages is gene duplication, which creates copy number variation of an existing gene in the genome. The resulting genes (paralogs) may then diverge in sequence and in function. Sets of genes formed in this way comprise a gene family. Gene duplications and ... |
56f8d9269e9bad19000a05f3 | What creates copy number variation of an existing gene in the genome? | gene duplication | [
"Gene\n\nThe most common source of new genes in eukaryotic lineages is gene duplication, which creates copy number variation of an existing gene in the genome. The resulting genes (paralogs) may then diverge in sequence and in function. Sets of genes formed in this way comprise a gene family. Gene duplications and ... |
56f8d9269e9bad19000a05f4 | What are the genes that result from eukaryotic gene duplication called? | paralogs | [
"Gene\n\nThe most common source of new genes in eukaryotic lineages is gene duplication, which creates copy number variation of an existing gene in the genome. The resulting genes (paralogs) may then diverge in sequence and in function. Sets of genes formed in this way comprise a gene family. Gene duplications and ... |
56f8d9269e9bad19000a05f5 | What type of copy can gene duplication sometimes result in? | nonfunctional | [
"Gene\n\nThe most common source of new genes in eukaryotic lineages is gene duplication, which creates copy number variation of an existing gene in the genome. The resulting genes (paralogs) may then diverge in sequence and in function. Sets of genes formed in this way comprise a gene family. Gene duplications and ... |
56f8d9269e9bad19000a05f6 | What are functional copies of a gene which have a loss of function due to mutation called? | pseudogenes | [
"Gene\n\nThe most common source of new genes in eukaryotic lineages is gene duplication, which creates copy number variation of an existing gene in the genome. The resulting genes (paralogs) may then diverge in sequence and in function. Sets of genes formed in this way comprise a gene family. Gene duplications and ... |
56f8da629e9bad19000a05fc | What is a gene whose sequence shows no similarity to existing genes called? | De novo or "orphan" genes | [
"Gene\n\nDe novo or \"orphan\" genes, whose sequence shows no similarity to existing genes, are extremely rare. Estimates of the number of de novo genes in the human genome range from 18 to 60. Such genes are typically shorter and simpler in structure than most eukaryotic genes, with few if any introns. Two primary... |
56f8da629e9bad19000a05fd | What is the estimate of the number of orphan genes in the human genome? | 18 to 60 | [
"Gene\n\nDe novo or \"orphan\" genes, whose sequence shows no similarity to existing genes, are extremely rare. Estimates of the number of de novo genes in the human genome range from 18 to 60. Such genes are typically shorter and simpler in structure than most eukaryotic genes, with few if any introns. Two primary... |
56f8da629e9bad19000a05fe | How do the lengths of orphan genes compare to most eukaryotic genes? | typically shorter | [
"Gene\n\nDe novo or \"orphan\" genes, whose sequence shows no similarity to existing genes, are extremely rare. Estimates of the number of de novo genes in the human genome range from 18 to 60. Such genes are typically shorter and simpler in structure than most eukaryotic genes, with few if any introns. Two primary... |
56f8da629e9bad19000a05ff | How does the structure of orphan genes compare to most eukaryotic genes? | simpler in structure | [
"Gene\n\nDe novo or \"orphan\" genes, whose sequence shows no similarity to existing genes, are extremely rare. Estimates of the number of de novo genes in the human genome range from 18 to 60. Such genes are typically shorter and simpler in structure than most eukaryotic genes, with few if any introns. Two primary... |
56f8da629e9bad19000a0600 | What is one primary source of orphan protein-coding genes? | gene duplication followed by extremely rapid sequence change | [
"Gene\n\nDe novo or \"orphan\" genes, whose sequence shows no similarity to existing genes, are extremely rare. Estimates of the number of de novo genes in the human genome range from 18 to 60. Such genes are typically shorter and simpler in structure than most eukaryotic genes, with few if any introns. Two primary... |
56f8dbb99e9bad19000a0606 | What is the transfer of genetic material through a mechanism other than reproduction known as? | Horizontal gene transfer | [
"Gene\n\nHorizontal gene transfer refers to the transfer of genetic material through a mechanism other than reproduction. This mechanism is a common source of new genes in prokaryotes, sometimes thought to contribute more to genetic variation than gene duplication. It is a common means of spreading antibiotic resis... |
56f8dbb99e9bad19000a0607 | In what type of organism is horizontal gene transfer a common source of new genes? | prokaryotes | [
"Gene\n\nHorizontal gene transfer refers to the transfer of genetic material through a mechanism other than reproduction. This mechanism is a common source of new genes in prokaryotes, sometimes thought to contribute more to genetic variation than gene duplication. It is a common means of spreading antibiotic resis... |
56f8dbb99e9bad19000a0608 | What is one trait that horizontal gene transfer is a common means of spreading? | antibiotic resistance | [
"Gene\n\nHorizontal gene transfer refers to the transfer of genetic material through a mechanism other than reproduction. This mechanism is a common source of new genes in prokaryotes, sometimes thought to contribute more to genetic variation than gene duplication. It is a common means of spreading antibiotic resis... |
56f8dbb99e9bad19000a0609 | In what type of organism is horizontal gene transfer rare? | eukaryotes | [
"Gene\n\nHorizontal gene transfer refers to the transfer of genetic material through a mechanism other than reproduction. This mechanism is a common source of new genes in prokaryotes, sometimes thought to contribute more to genetic variation than gene duplication. It is a common means of spreading antibiotic resis... |
56f8dbb99e9bad19000a060a | What is one example of horizontal gene transfer in eukaryotes? | alga genomes containing genes of bacterial origin | [
"Gene\n\nHorizontal gene transfer refers to the transfer of genetic material through a mechanism other than reproduction. This mechanism is a common source of new genes in prokaryotes, sometimes thought to contribute more to genetic variation than gene duplication. It is a common means of spreading antibiotic resis... |
56f8dca99b226e1400dd1126 | What is one characteristic that varies widely between organisms? | genome size | [
"Gene\n\nThe genome size, and the number of genes it encodes varies widely between organisms. The smallest genomes occur in viruses (which can have as few as 2 protein-coding genes), and viroids (which act as a single non-coding RNA gene). Conversely, plants can have extremely large genomes, with rice containing >4... |
56f8dca99b226e1400dd1127 | In which type of organism do the smallest genomes occur? | viruses | [
"Gene\n\nThe genome size, and the number of genes it encodes varies widely between organisms. The smallest genomes occur in viruses (which can have as few as 2 protein-coding genes), and viroids (which act as a single non-coding RNA gene). Conversely, plants can have extremely large genomes, with rice containing >4... |
56f8dca99b226e1400dd1128 | What is the smallest number of protein coding genes that a virus can have? | 2 | [
"Gene\n\nThe genome size, and the number of genes it encodes varies widely between organisms. The smallest genomes occur in viruses (which can have as few as 2 protein-coding genes), and viroids (which act as a single non-coding RNA gene). Conversely, plants can have extremely large genomes, with rice containing >4... |
56f8dca99b226e1400dd1129 | Which organism acts as a single non coding RNA gene? | viroids | [
"Gene\n\nThe genome size, and the number of genes it encodes varies widely between organisms. The smallest genomes occur in viruses (which can have as few as 2 protein-coding genes), and viroids (which act as a single non-coding RNA gene). Conversely, plants can have extremely large genomes, with rice containing >4... |
56f8dca99b226e1400dd112a | What is the estimate for the total number of protein coding genes on Earth? | 5 million | [
"Gene\n\nThe genome size, and the number of genes it encodes varies widely between organisms. The smallest genomes occur in viruses (which can have as few as 2 protein-coding genes), and viroids (which act as a single non-coding RNA gene). Conversely, plants can have extremely large genomes, with rice containing >4... |
56f8de279e9bad19000a062a | Since when has the number of base pairs of DNA in the human genome been known? | the 1960s | [
"Gene\n\nAlthough the number of base-pairs of DNA in the human genome has been known since the 1960s, the estimated number of genes has changed over time as definitions of genes, and methods of detecting them have been refined. Initial theoretical predictions of the number of human genes were as high as 2,000,000. ... |
56f8de279e9bad19000a062b | What was the highest initial theoretical prediction of the number of human genes? | 2,000,000 | [
"Gene\n\nAlthough the number of base-pairs of DNA in the human genome has been known since the 1960s, the estimated number of genes has changed over time as definitions of genes, and methods of detecting them have been refined. Initial theoretical predictions of the number of human genes were as high as 2,000,000. ... |
56f8de279e9bad19000a062c | What sort of variants did the Human Genome Project indicate that many of the measured transcripts were? | alternative variants | [
"Gene\n\nAlthough the number of base-pairs of DNA in the human genome has been known since the 1960s, the estimated number of genes has changed over time as definitions of genes, and methods of detecting them have been refined. Initial theoretical predictions of the number of human genes were as high as 2,000,000. ... |
56f8de279e9bad19000a062d | After the Human Genome Project, how many genes were encoded on the mitochondrial genome? | 13 | [
"Gene\n\nAlthough the number of base-pairs of DNA in the human genome has been known since the 1960s, the estimated number of genes has changed over time as definitions of genes, and methods of detecting them have been refined. Initial theoretical predictions of the number of human genes were as high as 2,000,000. ... |
56f8de279e9bad19000a062e | What percentage of the human genome consists of protein coding genes? | 1–2% | [
"Gene\n\nAlthough the number of base-pairs of DNA in the human genome has been known since the 1960s, the estimated number of genes has changed over time as definitions of genes, and methods of detecting them have been refined. Initial theoretical predictions of the number of human genes were as high as 2,000,000. ... |
56f8df189e9bad19000a0648 | What are the set of genes which are thought to be crucial for the survival of an organism? | Essential genes | [
"Gene\n\nEssential genes are the set of genes thought to be critical for an organism's survival. This definition assumes the abundant availability of all relevant nutrients and the absence of environmental stress. Only a small portion of an organism's genes are essential. In bacteria, an estimated 250–400 genes are... |
56f8df189e9bad19000a0649 | What does the definition of essential genes assume an absence of? | environmental stress | [
"Gene\n\nEssential genes are the set of genes thought to be critical for an organism's survival. This definition assumes the abundant availability of all relevant nutrients and the absence of environmental stress. Only a small portion of an organism's genes are essential. In bacteria, an estimated 250–400 genes are... |
56f8df189e9bad19000a064a | How many genes are essential for Escherichia coli? | 250–400 | [
"Gene\n\nEssential genes are the set of genes thought to be critical for an organism's survival. This definition assumes the abundant availability of all relevant nutrients and the absence of environmental stress. Only a small portion of an organism's genes are essential. In bacteria, an estimated 250–400 genes are... |
56f8df189e9bad19000a064b | What fraction of Escherichia coli's essential genes are orthologs? | Half | [
"Gene\n\nEssential genes are the set of genes thought to be critical for an organism's survival. This definition assumes the abundant availability of all relevant nutrients and the absence of environmental stress. Only a small portion of an organism's genes are essential. In bacteria, an estimated 250–400 genes are... |
56f8df189e9bad19000a064c | How many essential genes does Saccharomyces cerevisiae have? | 1000 genes | [
"Gene\n\nEssential genes are the set of genes thought to be critical for an organism's survival. This definition assumes the abundant availability of all relevant nutrients and the absence of environmental stress. Only a small portion of an organism's genes are essential. In bacteria, an estimated 250–400 genes are... |
56f8e01d9b226e1400dd1162 | What type of genes are necessary for performing basic cell functions? | Housekeeping genes | [
"Gene\n\nHousekeeping genes are critical for carrying out basic cell functions and so are expressed at a relatively constant level (constitutively). Since their expression is constant, housekeeping genes are used as experimental controls when analysing gene expression. Not all essential genes are housekeeping genes... |
56f8e01d9b226e1400dd1163 | At what relative level are housekeeping genes expressed at? | constant | [
"Gene\n\nHousekeeping genes are critical for carrying out basic cell functions and so are expressed at a relatively constant level (constitutively). Since their expression is constant, housekeeping genes are used as experimental controls when analysing gene expression. Not all essential genes are housekeeping genes... |
56f8e01d9b226e1400dd1164 | When investigating gene expression, what type of genes are used as a control for experiments? | housekeeping genes | [
"Gene\n\nHousekeeping genes are critical for carrying out basic cell functions and so are expressed at a relatively constant level (constitutively). Since their expression is constant, housekeeping genes are used as experimental controls when analysing gene expression. Not all essential genes are housekeeping genes... |
56f8e01d9b226e1400dd1165 | How are some essential genes regulated? | developmentally | [
"Gene\n\nHousekeeping genes are critical for carrying out basic cell functions and so are expressed at a relatively constant level (constitutively). Since their expression is constant, housekeeping genes are used as experimental controls when analysing gene expression. Not all essential genes are housekeeping genes... |
56f8e01d9b226e1400dd1166 | When are some essential genes expressed? | at certain times during the organism's life cycle | [
"Gene\n\nHousekeeping genes are critical for carrying out basic cell functions and so are expressed at a relatively constant level (constitutively). Since their expression is constant, housekeeping genes are used as experimental controls when analysing gene expression. Not all essential genes are housekeeping genes... |
56f8e1499e9bad19000a0670 | What committee has established gene nomenclature for every known human gene? | HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC) | [
"Gene\n\nGene nomenclature has been established by the HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC) for each known human gene in the form of an approved gene name and symbol (short-form abbreviation), which can be accessed through a database maintained by HGNC. Symbols are chosen to be unique, and each gene has only one... |
56f8e1499e9bad19000a0671 | How can the gene nomenclature be accessed? | through a database maintained by HGNC | [
"Gene\n\nGene nomenclature has been established by the HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC) for each known human gene in the form of an approved gene name and symbol (short-form abbreviation), which can be accessed through a database maintained by HGNC. Symbols are chosen to be unique, and each gene has only one... |
56f8e1499e9bad19000a0672 | How many symbols does each gene have? | only one | [
"Gene\n\nGene nomenclature has been established by the HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC) for each known human gene in the form of an approved gene name and symbol (short-form abbreviation), which can be accessed through a database maintained by HGNC. Symbols are chosen to be unique, and each gene has only one... |
56f8e1499e9bad19000a0673 | With what is it preferred that symbols are kept consistent with? | homologs in other species | [
"Gene\n\nGene nomenclature has been established by the HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC) for each known human gene in the form of an approved gene name and symbol (short-form abbreviation), which can be accessed through a database maintained by HGNC. Symbols are chosen to be unique, and each gene has only one... |
56f8e1499e9bad19000a0674 | What type of model does the mouse play a role for? | common model | [
"Gene\n\nGene nomenclature has been established by the HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC) for each known human gene in the form of an approved gene name and symbol (short-form abbreviation), which can be accessed through a database maintained by HGNC. Symbols are chosen to be unique, and each gene has only one... |
56f8e2679b226e1400dd1182 | What is known as the modification of an organism's genome through biotechnology? | Genetic engineering | [
"Gene\n\nGenetic engineering is the modification of an organism's genome through biotechnology. Since the 1970s, a variety of techniques have been developed to specifically add, remove and edit genes in an organism. Recently developed genome engineering techniques use engineered nuclease enzymes to create targeted ... |
56f8e2679b226e1400dd1183 | When did techniques begin to be developed to add, remove and edit genes? | the 1970s | [
"Gene\n\nGenetic engineering is the modification of an organism's genome through biotechnology. Since the 1970s, a variety of techniques have been developed to specifically add, remove and edit genes in an organism. Recently developed genome engineering techniques use engineered nuclease enzymes to create targeted ... |
56f8e2679b226e1400dd1184 | What sort of enzymes do recently developed genome engineering techniques use? | engineered nuclease enzymes | [
"Gene\n\nGenetic engineering is the modification of an organism's genome through biotechnology. Since the 1970s, a variety of techniques have been developed to specifically add, remove and edit genes in an organism. Recently developed genome engineering techniques use engineered nuclease enzymes to create targeted ... |
56f8e2679b226e1400dd1185 | What sort of DNA repair is created by modern genetic engineering techniques? | targeted | [
"Gene\n\nGenetic engineering is the modification of an organism's genome through biotechnology. Since the 1970s, a variety of techniques have been developed to specifically add, remove and edit genes in an organism. Recently developed genome engineering techniques use engineered nuclease enzymes to create targeted ... |
56f8e2679b226e1400dd1186 | What term refers to extensive genetic engineering of an organism? | synthetic biology | [
"Gene\n\nGenetic engineering is the modification of an organism's genome through biotechnology. Since the 1970s, a variety of techniques have been developed to specifically add, remove and edit genes in an organism. Recently developed genome engineering techniques use engineered nuclease enzymes to create targeted ... |
56f8e37f9b226e1400dd1194 | What has become a common research tool with model organisms? | Genetic engineering | [
"Gene\n\nGenetic engineering is now a routine research tool with model organisms. For example, genes are easily added to bacteria and lineages of knockout mice with a specific gene's function disrupted are used to investigate that gene's function. Many organisms have been genetically modified for applications in ag... |
56f8e37f9b226e1400dd1195 | What do scientists explore by adding genes to mice with a certain gene's function disrupted? | that gene's function | [
"Gene\n\nGenetic engineering is now a routine research tool with model organisms. For example, genes are easily added to bacteria and lineages of knockout mice with a specific gene's function disrupted are used to investigate that gene's function. Many organisms have been genetically modified for applications in ag... |
56f8e37f9b226e1400dd1196 | What is an application for which organisms have been modified for? | agriculture | [
"Gene\n\nGenetic engineering is now a routine research tool with model organisms. For example, genes are easily added to bacteria and lineages of knockout mice with a specific gene's function disrupted are used to investigate that gene's function. Many organisms have been genetically modified for applications in ag... |
56f8e37f9b226e1400dd1197 | What is another for which organisms have been modified for? | industrial biotechnology | [
"Gene\n\nGenetic engineering is now a routine research tool with model organisms. For example, genes are easily added to bacteria and lineages of knockout mice with a specific gene's function disrupted are used to investigate that gene's function. Many organisms have been genetically modified for applications in ag... |
56f8e37f9b226e1400dd1198 | What is yet another application for which organisms have been modified for? | medicine | [
"Gene\n\nGenetic engineering is now a routine research tool with model organisms. For example, genes are easily added to bacteria and lineages of knockout mice with a specific gene's function disrupted are used to investigate that gene's function. Many organisms have been genetically modified for applications in ag... |
56f8e4e39e9bad19000a06b6 | For what sort of organisms is the embryo normally engineered? | multicellular organisms | [
"Gene\n\nFor multicellular organisms, typically the embryo is engineered which grows into the adult genetically modified organism. However, the genomes of cells in an adult organism can be edited using gene therapy techniques to treat genetic diseases."
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56f8e4e39e9bad19000a06b7 | What techniques can be used to alter the genomes of an adult organism to treat genetic disease? | gene therapy techniques | [
"Gene\n\nFor multicellular organisms, typically the embryo is engineered which grows into the adult genetically modified organism. However, the genomes of cells in an adult organism can be edited using gene therapy techniques to treat genetic diseases."
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56f8e4e39e9bad19000a06b8 | What part of the organism is usually created which becomes a developed genetically altered organism? | the embryo | [
"Gene\n\nFor multicellular organisms, typically the embryo is engineered which grows into the adult genetically modified organism. However, the genomes of cells in an adult organism can be edited using gene therapy techniques to treat genetic diseases."
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56f8e4e39e9bad19000a06b9 | What can be changed in an adult organism using gene therapy techniques? | the genomes of cells | [
"Gene\n\nFor multicellular organisms, typically the embryo is engineered which grows into the adult genetically modified organism. However, the genomes of cells in an adult organism can be edited using gene therapy techniques to treat genetic diseases."
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56f8e4e39e9bad19000a06ba | What can be treated using genetic engineering? | genetic diseases | [
"Gene\n\nFor multicellular organisms, typically the embryo is engineered which grows into the adult genetically modified organism. However, the genomes of cells in an adult organism can be edited using gene therapy techniques to treat genetic diseases."
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56f89ee99b226e1400dd0cd5 | What is the official name for Guinea-Bissau? | the Republic of Guinea-Bissau | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nGuinea-Bissau (i/ˈɡɪni bɪˈsaʊ/, GI-nee-bi-SOW), officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Portuguese: República da Guiné-Bissau, pronounced: [ʁeˈpublikɐ dɐ ɡiˈnɛ biˈsaw]), is a country in West Africa. It covers 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi) with an estimated population of 1,704,000."
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56f89ee99b226e1400dd0cd6 | Where is Guinea-Bissau located? | West Africa | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nGuinea-Bissau (i/ˈɡɪni bɪˈsaʊ/, GI-nee-bi-SOW), officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Portuguese: República da Guiné-Bissau, pronounced: [ʁeˈpublikɐ dɐ ɡiˈnɛ biˈsaw]), is a country in West Africa. It covers 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi) with an estimated population of 1,704,000."
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56f89ee99b226e1400dd0cd7 | How many square miles is Guinea-Bissau? | 13,948 sq mi | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nGuinea-Bissau (i/ˈɡɪni bɪˈsaʊ/, GI-nee-bi-SOW), officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Portuguese: República da Guiné-Bissau, pronounced: [ʁeˈpublikɐ dɐ ɡiˈnɛ biˈsaw]), is a country in West Africa. It covers 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi) with an estimated population of 1,704,000."
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56f89ee99b226e1400dd0cd8 | What is the estimated population of Guinea-Bissau? | 1,704,000 | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nGuinea-Bissau (i/ˈɡɪni bɪˈsaʊ/, GI-nee-bi-SOW), officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Portuguese: República da Guiné-Bissau, pronounced: [ʁeˈpublikɐ dɐ ɡiˈnɛ biˈsaw]), is a country in West Africa. It covers 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi) with an estimated population of 1,704,000."
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56f89ee99b226e1400dd0cd9 | How many kilometers does Guinea-Bissau cover? | 36,125 | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nGuinea-Bissau (i/ˈɡɪni bɪˈsaʊ/, GI-nee-bi-SOW), officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Portuguese: República da Guiné-Bissau, pronounced: [ʁeˈpublikɐ dɐ ɡiˈnɛ biˈsaw]), is a country in West Africa. It covers 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi) with an estimated population of 1,704,000."
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56f89fcd9e9bad19000a01ed | What kingdom was Guinea-Bissau once part of? | Gabu | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nGuinea-Bissau was once part of the kingdom of Gabu, as well as part of the Mali Empire. Parts of this kingdom persisted until the 18th century, while a few others were under some rule by the Portuguese Empire since the 16th century. In the 19th century, it was colonized as Portuguese Guinea. Upon ... |
56f89fcd9e9bad19000a01ee | What empire was Guinea-Bissau once part of? | Mali Empire | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nGuinea-Bissau was once part of the kingdom of Gabu, as well as part of the Mali Empire. Parts of this kingdom persisted until the 18th century, while a few others were under some rule by the Portuguese Empire since the 16th century. In the 19th century, it was colonized as Portuguese Guinea. Upon ... |
56f89fcd9e9bad19000a01ef | What year was Guinea-Bissau declared independent? | 1973 | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nGuinea-Bissau was once part of the kingdom of Gabu, as well as part of the Mali Empire. Parts of this kingdom persisted until the 18th century, while a few others were under some rule by the Portuguese Empire since the 16th century. In the 19th century, it was colonized as Portuguese Guinea. Upon ... |
56f89fcd9e9bad19000a01f0 | What country did Guinea-Bissau seek to differentiate itself from? | Guinea (formerly French Guinea) | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nGuinea-Bissau was once part of the kingdom of Gabu, as well as part of the Mali Empire. Parts of this kingdom persisted until the 18th century, while a few others were under some rule by the Portuguese Empire since the 16th century. In the 19th century, it was colonized as Portuguese Guinea. Upon ... |
56f89fcd9e9bad19000a01f1 | Guinea-Bissau has a history of what since independence? | political instability | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nGuinea-Bissau was once part of the kingdom of Gabu, as well as part of the Mali Empire. Parts of this kingdom persisted until the 18th century, while a few others were under some rule by the Portuguese Empire since the 16th century. In the 19th century, it was colonized as Portuguese Guinea. Upon ... |
56f8a0a89b226e1400dd0cf9 | What percentage of the population speaks Portuguese? | 14% | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nOnly 14% of the population speaks Portuguese, established as the official language in the colonial period. Almost half the population (44%) speaks Crioulo, a Portuguese-based creole language, and the remainder speak a variety of native African languages. The main religions are African traditional ... |
56f8a0a89b226e1400dd0cfa | What percentage of the population speaks Crioulo? | 44% | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nOnly 14% of the population speaks Portuguese, established as the official language in the colonial period. Almost half the population (44%) speaks Crioulo, a Portuguese-based creole language, and the remainder speak a variety of native African languages. The main religions are African traditional ... |
56f8a0a89b226e1400dd0cfb | What are the two main religions? | African traditional religions and Islam | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nOnly 14% of the population speaks Portuguese, established as the official language in the colonial period. Almost half the population (44%) speaks Crioulo, a Portuguese-based creole language, and the remainder speak a variety of native African languages. The main religions are African traditional ... |
56f8a0a89b226e1400dd0cfc | What is their gross domestic product status? | one of the lowest in the world | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nOnly 14% of the population speaks Portuguese, established as the official language in the colonial period. Almost half the population (44%) speaks Crioulo, a Portuguese-based creole language, and the remainder speak a variety of native African languages. The main religions are African traditional ... |
56f8a0a89b226e1400dd0cfd | What is the minority religion? | Christian (mostly Roman Catholic) | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nOnly 14% of the population speaks Portuguese, established as the official language in the colonial period. Almost half the population (44%) speaks Crioulo, a Portuguese-based creole language, and the remainder speak a variety of native African languages. The main religions are African traditional ... |
56f8a1a49b226e1400dd0d09 | What Islamic organization does Guinea-Bissau belong to? | Organisation of Islamic Cooperation | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nGuinea-Bissau is a member of the United Nations, African Union, Economic Community of West African States, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the Latin Union, Community of Portuguese Language Countries, La Francophonie and the South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone."
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56f8a1a49b226e1400dd0d0a | What Portuguese organization does Guinea-Bissau belong to? | Community of Portuguese Language Countries | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nGuinea-Bissau is a member of the United Nations, African Union, Economic Community of West African States, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the Latin Union, Community of Portuguese Language Countries, La Francophonie and the South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone."
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56f8a1a49b226e1400dd0d0b | What West African organization does Guinea-Bissau belong to? | Economic Community of West African States | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nGuinea-Bissau is a member of the United Nations, African Union, Economic Community of West African States, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the Latin Union, Community of Portuguese Language Countries, La Francophonie and the South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone."
] |
56f8a1a49b226e1400dd0d0c | What South Atlantic organization does Guinea-Bissau belong to? | South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nGuinea-Bissau is a member of the United Nations, African Union, Economic Community of West African States, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the Latin Union, Community of Portuguese Language Countries, La Francophonie and the South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone."
] |
56f8a1a49b226e1400dd0d0d | What Latin organization does Guinea-Bissau belong to? | the Latin Union | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nGuinea-Bissau is a member of the United Nations, African Union, Economic Community of West African States, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the Latin Union, Community of Portuguese Language Countries, La Francophonie and the South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone."
] |
56f8a8539b226e1400dd0d6f | What area was known as the Slave Coast? | Portuguese Guinea | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nGuinea-Bissau was once part of the kingdom of Gabu, part of the Mali Empire; parts of this kingdom persisted until the 18th century. Other parts of the territory in the current country were considered by the Portuguese as part of their empire. Portuguese Guinea was known as the Slave Coast, as it ... |
56f8a8539b226e1400dd0d70 | Who exported African slaves to the western hemisphere? | Europeans | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nGuinea-Bissau was once part of the kingdom of Gabu, part of the Mali Empire; parts of this kingdom persisted until the 18th century. Other parts of the territory in the current country were considered by the Portuguese as part of their empire. Portuguese Guinea was known as the Slave Coast, as it ... |
56f8a8539b226e1400dd0d71 | What kingdom was Guinea-Bissau once a part of? | Gabu | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nGuinea-Bissau was once part of the kingdom of Gabu, part of the Mali Empire; parts of this kingdom persisted until the 18th century. Other parts of the territory in the current country were considered by the Portuguese as part of their empire. Portuguese Guinea was known as the Slave Coast, as it ... |
56f8a8539b226e1400dd0d72 | How long did the Mali Empire persist? | until the 18th century | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nGuinea-Bissau was once part of the kingdom of Gabu, part of the Mali Empire; parts of this kingdom persisted until the 18th century. Other parts of the territory in the current country were considered by the Portuguese as part of their empire. Portuguese Guinea was known as the Slave Coast, as it ... |
56f8a8539b226e1400dd0d73 | Who traded slaves into the Middle East? | Arabs | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nGuinea-Bissau was once part of the kingdom of Gabu, part of the Mali Empire; parts of this kingdom persisted until the 18th century. Other parts of the territory in the current country were considered by the Portuguese as part of their empire. Portuguese Guinea was known as the Slave Coast, as it ... |
56f8a93c9b226e1400dd0d85 | When was Alvise Cadamosto's voyage? | 1455 | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nEarly reports of Europeans reaching this area include those of the Venetian Alvise Cadamosto's voyage of 1455, the 1479–1480 voyage by Flemish-French trader Eustache de la Fosse, and Diogo Cão. In the 1480s this Portuguese explorer reached the Congo River and the lands of Bakongo, setting up the f... |
56f8a93c9b226e1400dd0d86 | When was Eustache de la Fosse's voyage? | 1479–1480 | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nEarly reports of Europeans reaching this area include those of the Venetian Alvise Cadamosto's voyage of 1455, the 1479–1480 voyage by Flemish-French trader Eustache de la Fosse, and Diogo Cão. In the 1480s this Portuguese explorer reached the Congo River and the lands of Bakongo, setting up the f... |
56f8a93c9b226e1400dd0d87 | What was the name of the Portuguese explorer? | Diogo Cão | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nEarly reports of Europeans reaching this area include those of the Venetian Alvise Cadamosto's voyage of 1455, the 1479–1480 voyage by Flemish-French trader Eustache de la Fosse, and Diogo Cão. In the 1480s this Portuguese explorer reached the Congo River and the lands of Bakongo, setting up the f... |
56f8a93c9b226e1400dd0d88 | What river did Diogo Cao reach in the 1480's? | Congo River | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nEarly reports of Europeans reaching this area include those of the Venetian Alvise Cadamosto's voyage of 1455, the 1479–1480 voyage by Flemish-French trader Eustache de la Fosse, and Diogo Cão. In the 1480s this Portuguese explorer reached the Congo River and the lands of Bakongo, setting up the f... |
56f8a93c9b226e1400dd0d89 | What country is about 4200 km from Guinea-Bissau? | Angola | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nEarly reports of Europeans reaching this area include those of the Venetian Alvise Cadamosto's voyage of 1455, the 1479–1480 voyage by Flemish-French trader Eustache de la Fosse, and Diogo Cão. In the 1480s this Portuguese explorer reached the Congo River and the lands of Bakongo, setting up the f... |
56f8aa3e9e9bad19000a029b | What areas were the first places colonized by the Portuguese? | the rivers and coast | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nAlthough the rivers and coast of this area were among the first places colonized by the Portuguese, who set up trading posts in the 16th century, they did not explore the interior until the 19th century. The local African rulers in Guinea, some of whom prospered greatly from the slave trade, contr... |
56f8aa3e9e9bad19000a029c | When did the Portuguese first set up trading posts in Guinea-Bissau? | 16th century | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nAlthough the rivers and coast of this area were among the first places colonized by the Portuguese, who set up trading posts in the 16th century, they did not explore the interior until the 19th century. The local African rulers in Guinea, some of whom prospered greatly from the slave trade, contr... |
56f8aa3e9e9bad19000a029d | When did the Portuguese explore the interior of Guinea-Bissau? | 19th century | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nAlthough the rivers and coast of this area were among the first places colonized by the Portuguese, who set up trading posts in the 16th century, they did not explore the interior until the 19th century. The local African rulers in Guinea, some of whom prospered greatly from the slave trade, contr... |
56f8aa3e9e9bad19000a029e | Who controlled the inland trade in Guinea-Bissau during this time? | local African rulers | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nAlthough the rivers and coast of this area were among the first places colonized by the Portuguese, who set up trading posts in the 16th century, they did not explore the interior until the 19th century. The local African rulers in Guinea, some of whom prospered greatly from the slave trade, contr... |
56f8aa3e9e9bad19000a029f | What ports were the Portuguese restricted to? | Bissau and Cacheu | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nAlthough the rivers and coast of this area were among the first places colonized by the Portuguese, who set up trading posts in the 16th century, they did not explore the interior until the 19th century. The local African rulers in Guinea, some of whom prospered greatly from the slave trade, contr... |
56f8abb19e9bad19000a02af | Who tried to establish a rival foothold at Bolama? | the British | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nFor a brief period in the 1790s, the British tried to establish a rival foothold on an offshore island, at Bolama. But by the 19th century the Portuguese were sufficiently secure in Bissau to regard the neighbouring coastline as their own special territory, also up north in part of present South S... |
56f8abb19e9bad19000a02b0 | When was a rival foothold attempted at Bolama? | the 1790s | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nFor a brief period in the 1790s, the British tried to establish a rival foothold on an offshore island, at Bolama. But by the 19th century the Portuguese were sufficiently secure in Bissau to regard the neighbouring coastline as their own special territory, also up north in part of present South S... |
56f8abb19e9bad19000a02b1 | Who regarded Bolama as their own in the 19th century? | the Portuguese | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nFor a brief period in the 1790s, the British tried to establish a rival foothold on an offshore island, at Bolama. But by the 19th century the Portuguese were sufficiently secure in Bissau to regard the neighbouring coastline as their own special territory, also up north in part of present South S... |
56f8abb19e9bad19000a02b2 | What other area did the Portuguese regard as their special territory? | part of present South Senegal | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nFor a brief period in the 1790s, the British tried to establish a rival foothold on an offshore island, at Bolama. But by the 19th century the Portuguese were sufficiently secure in Bissau to regard the neighbouring coastline as their own special territory, also up north in part of present South S... |
56f8abb19e9bad19000a02b3 | What rival did the Portuguese fend off in Guinea-Bissau? | the British | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nFor a brief period in the 1790s, the British tried to establish a rival foothold on an offshore island, at Bolama. But by the 19th century the Portuguese were sufficiently secure in Bissau to regard the neighbouring coastline as their own special territory, also up north in part of present South S... |
56f8ac9b9e9bad19000a02c9 | What group started an armed rebellion in Guinea-Bissau? | African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nAn armed rebellion beginning in 1956 by the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) under the leadership of Amílcar Cabral gradually consolidated its hold on then Portuguese Guinea. Unlike guerrilla movements in other Portuguese colonies, the PAIGC rapidly extended its ... |
56f8ac9b9e9bad19000a02ca | When did the armed rebellion begin? | 1956 | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nAn armed rebellion beginning in 1956 by the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) under the leadership of Amílcar Cabral gradually consolidated its hold on then Portuguese Guinea. Unlike guerrilla movements in other Portuguese colonies, the PAIGC rapidly extended its ... |
56f8ac9b9e9bad19000a02cb | Who was the leader of the armed rebellion? | Amílcar Cabral | [
"Guinea-Bissau\n\nAn armed rebellion beginning in 1956 by the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) under the leadership of Amílcar Cabral gradually consolidated its hold on then Portuguese Guinea. Unlike guerrilla movements in other Portuguese colonies, the PAIGC rapidly extended its ... |
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