8.3 using genome projects

Question 1

what is genome sequencing - why’s it important

Answer 1

identify dna base sequence of organisms genome
so AA sequence of protein that derives from organisms genetic code can be determined

Question 2

how can determining genome of pathogen allow vaccine to be developed

Answer 2

could identify pathogens proteome
so can identify potential antigens to use in vaccine

Question 3

uses of genome sequencing projects

Answer 3

identify genes and alelles associated with genetic diseases and cancer
new targeted drugs and gene therapy can be developed
screen patients for personalised medicine
identify species and evolutionary relationships

Question 4

why cant genome be directly translated to proteome in complex organisms

Answer 4

presence of non coding dna - introns
present of regulatory genes

Question 5

how are genome sequencing methods changing

Answer 5

automated
continuously updated