8.5 Genome projects Flashcards
1
Q
What is the genome?
A
The complete set of genes in a cell
2
Q
What is the proteome?
A
The full range of proteins a cell can produce
3
Q
How can determining the genome of a pathogen allow vaccines to be developed?
A
• Can identify pathogens proteome
• So can identify potential antigens to use in the vaccine
4
Q
Why can’t the genome be directly translated into the proteome in complex organisms?
A
Presence of non-coding DNA and regulatory genes
5
Q
How are sequencing methods changing?
A
Have become automated (faster, more cost-effective) and are continuously updated
