Genome Flashcards
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WHat?
A
- A genome is the DNA, or sequence of genes, in a cell
- Every human cell contains a pair of chromosomes, each of which has three billion base pairs or one of four molecules – adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G), and cytosine (C) – that pair in precise ways.
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Image
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https://www.pmfias.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Chromosome-DNA-Gene.gif
3
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what is genome sequencing?
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deciphering the exact order of base pairs in an individual.
4
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How is genome sequencing done?
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- any biological sample containing a full copy of the DNA — even a very small amount of DNA or ancient DNA — can provide the genetic material necessary for full genome sequencing.
- Such samples may include saliva, epithelial cells, bone marrow, hair.