An introduction to biological databases

Question 1

Choose “true” or “false” for each answer:

Applications of bioinformatics include

a) data storage and management
b) drug design
c) a mix of biology and computer science

Answer 1

All answers are true

Question 2

Choose the most correct answer:

What is a database?

a) an online, organised collection of protein sequences
b) an online library where you can store, retrieve, manage, and update data
c) an online collection of biological data

Answer 2

B is the most correct answer

Question 3

Why do we need biological databases?

Answer 3

• for storing and retrieval of data
• easy access to information
• fast testing of a biological hypothesis without the need of laborwork (ideally)
• exchange of data