[08] Bioinformatics Flashcards
What topics are included in the “Bioinformatics” deck?
- Basics of bioinformatics
- Sequence alignment
- Database use
- Genomic and proteomic data analysis
Define ‘Bioinformatics’
An interdisciplinary field that develops methods and software tools for understanding biological data
What is ‘Sequence Alignment’ in bioinformatics?
The process of arranging sequences of DNA, RNA, or protein to identify regions of similarity
What does ‘Database Use’ in bioinformatics refer to?
The utilization of biological databases for storing, retrieving, and analyzing biological sequences
Define ‘Genomic Data Analysis’
The process of examining and interpreting data from DNA sequences
What is ‘Proteomic Data Analysis’?
The process of examining and interpreting data from protein sequences
Why is ‘Bioinformatics’ crucial?
For understanding and interpreting complex biological data sets
What are the key components in ‘Sequence Alignment’?
- Query sequence
- Reference sequence
- Alignment algorithm
How is ‘Database Use’ important in bioinformatics?
It allows researchers to access, compare, and analyze vast amounts of biological data
What is involved in ‘Genomic Data Analysis’?
- Genome sequencing
- Genome annotation
- Genomic variation analysis
What processes are part of ‘Proteomic Data Analysis’?
- Protein identification
- Protein structure analysis
- Protein-protein interaction analysis
Name some commonly used databases in bioinformatics
- GenBank
- PDB (Protein Data Bank)
- UniProt
What is DNA?
Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic instructions in all living organisms
What is RNA?
Ribonucleic acid, a molecule involved in various biological roles including coding, decoding, regulation and expression of genes
Define ‘Protein’
A large molecule composed of one or more chains of amino acids in a specific order
