Genome projects Flashcards
1
Q
What is a genome?
A
The complete set of genes in an organism
2
Q
What is a proteome?
A
The complete set of proteins that an individual can produce
3
Q
What do you use to sequence the genome of an individual?
A
DNA fragments from the genome
4
Q
Why is It beneficial to sequence the proteome of simple organisms such as bacteria?
A
Useful in medical research and development
Identify protein antigens on the surface of disease causing bacteria and viruses to create vaccines
Pathogens can be monitored during outbreaks to manage the spread of infection
5
Q
Where are complex regulatory genes found? What do they do?
A
Complex organisms
They determine when the genes that code for particular proteins should be switched on and off
