1.5 Human Genomics Flashcards
1
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What is the genome made up of
A
A genome is made up of genes and other DNA sequences that do not code for proteins
2
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What is the geneome of an organism
A
Its entire hereditary information encoded in DNA
3
Q
What is genomic sequenceing
A
The process of determing the nucelotide sequence - the order of neuclotide in DNA
4
Q
What is bioinformation
A
The use of computer and statistical technology to identify DNA sequences
5
Q
4 Things
What are some applications of genomic sequences
A
- Predict likelihood of deve;oping diseases
- Finger printing
- Ancestory tests
- Paternity tests
6
Q
What is Pharmacogentics
A
The use of genome information in the choice of drugs.
7
Q
How does parmacogenicts allow personalised medicine
A
An indivudials personal genone sequence can be used to select the most effective drugs and dosage to treat their diseases
