genome projects Flashcards
what is a genome
full set of genes in each cell, can be sequenced (figured out)
what does determining the genome of simple organism allow and why
sequence of proteins that are incoded to be figured out because intorns arent included in DNA
applications of sequenicng projexts
identification of pitential antigens to use in vaccines
why cant knowledge of the genome be translated into the proteome in humans/complex organisms
presence of introns
what does genome wde comparison allow
determination of evolutionary relationships
development of personalised medications
applications of human genome project
screening for abnormal/mutated sequences, allow identification of disorders before symptoms arise
pre-implantation screening (embryos)
— ethical concerns, misuse and discrimation is possible`
sequencing methods
constantly developing and becoming faster and ,ore effiecient
becoming more computer based
