Eukaryotic genetics-53

Question 1

What is the importance of plants?

Answer 1

-They create the environment we live on
-Important for survival

Question 2

Who was involved in the human genome project?

Answer 2

James Watson- discovered DNA
Craig Venter- used a computer to construct a chromosome
Eric Lander- father of genetics

Question 3

What is the difference between genomics and genetics?

Answer 3

Genomics- technology, used to generate large datasets of digital information.

Genetics- method of experimentation, used to understand: cause and effect between genes and phenotypic variation.

Question 4

What are human genetic diseases?

Answer 4

Cancer
Diabetes/obesity
Eye disorders
Heart disorders
Infectious disease
Nervous system
Digestive system
Other

Question 5

What is the importance of model organisms?

Answer 5

Similar features.

There is always a need for an experimental organism e.g. mouse.

Question 6

What is holobiont?

Answer 6

An extended genome.

Host (multi-cellular) & microbiome (beneficial)

Question 7

What is the immune system of plants like?

Answer 7

They have an innate immune system.