Genomic sequencing Flashcards
What can be used to compare sequence data
Bioinformatics
Computer and statistical analysis
What does conserved genes mean
Shows that a group of organisms could be related.
What is phylogenetics
The study of evolutionary history and relationships.
What are the three domains of life
Archea
Bacteria
Eukaryotes
What can be used to study evolutionary relatedness
Sequence data
What evidence can be used to determine the main sequence of events in the evolution of life
Fossils and sequence data
What is the main sequence of events in evolution
Last universal ancestor Prokaryotes Photosynthetic organisms Eukaryotes Multicellularity Animals Vertebrates Land plants
What do molecular clocks do
Used to show when species diverged during evolution
What do molecular clocks assume
A constant mutation rate.
What is pharmacogenetics
The use of genome information in the choice of drugs
What is personalised medicine
Using an individuals personal genome sequence to select the most effective drugs and dosage to treat their disease.
