1.8 Genomic Sequencing

Question 1

Genomic sequencing

Answer 1

Sequencing of nucleotide bases can be determined for individual genes and entire genomes

Question 2

Comparison of genomes from different species

Answer 2

Many genomes have been sequenced of organisms which are:

Disease-causing organisms

Pest species

Species that are important model organisms for research

Question 3

Phylogenetics

Answer 3

Study of evolutionary relatedness of species

Question 4

Phylogenetic tree requirements

Answer 4

DNA sequence data

Fossil records

Question 5

Three domains of life

Answer 5

Bacteria (Prokaryotic)

Archaea (Prokaryotic)

Eukaryotes (Eukaryotic)

Question 6

Molecular clocks requirements

Answer 6

DNA sequence data

Fossil records

Mutation rate

Question 7

Pharmacogenetics- Personalised medicine

Answer 7

Study of genetic variation between individuals affecting their response to drugs

Personal genome can be used to select the most effective drugs to treat disease