genes and genomes Flashcards
1
Q
genome sequencing history
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- 1977 - first complete genome sequence (virus)
- 1990 - large organism entire genome sequenced
2
Q
what does genome comparison shows
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- orthologs = sma egenes in different organisms
2
Q
what is pharmacogenomics
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- study of how variations in genome result in different responses of organisms
3
Q
uses of genome sequencing
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- personalised medication
- see disease causing mutations
- determine ancestors
- drug resistance understanding
