Genomic Sequencing Flashcards
1
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What is personal genomics?
A
The sequencing and analysis of a person’s genome
2
Q
What is phylogenetics?
A
The study of evolutionary relatedness among different groups of organisms
3
Q
What are the three main domains of living things?
A
Bacteria, archaea and eukaryotes
4
Q
What is pharmacogenetics?
A
The use of genome information in the choice of drugs
5
Q
What is an individual’s personal genome sequence used for?
A
To select the most effective drugs and dosage to treat their disease (personalised medicine)
6
Q
What is bioinformatics used for?
A
To compare sequence data- computer and statistical analyses are required.
7
Q
What is the evidence for evolution?
A
Fossil records, phylogenetics and molecular clocks
