Genome - SB3

Question 1

what is a genome?

Answer 1

all the genetic information in an organism

Question 2

why is mapping the genome important to science + medicine?

Answer 2

1. identify genes in the genome that are linked to different types of diseases
2. knowing which genes are linked up to inherited diseases to develop treatments for them
3. To trace migration of certain populations of people all over the world to find common ancestors and differences in new populations