10.2 Genomes and Genetic Research

Question 1

What is a genome and how can it be determined?

Answer 1

Is all the genetic info in an organism, and can be determined by using genetic or DNA sequencing.

Question 2

What was the Human Genome Project’s (1990-2003) aim?

Answer 2

Its aim was to determine the complete human genome (order of nucleotides of every chromosome in a human)

Question 3

What can genome sequencing use for?

Answer 3

-To compare how closely related species are.
(The few DNA mutations the closer a species is related)
-To determine gene function
-Early detection and diagnosis of genetic-based diseases (eg. Cancer)