genomic sequencing

Question 1

genome

Answer 1

hereditary info encoded in DNA

Question 2

genomic sequencing

Answer 2

process where exact sequence of nucleotide bases along gene or entire genome is determined

Question 3

bioinformatics

Answer 3

comparison of gene sequences from diff organisms using comp and statistical analysis

Question 4

highly conserved genes

Answer 4

very similar genome sequences to DNA sequences which are positively selected overtime

Question 5

the more closely related the groups are…

Answer 5

the greater number of conserved DNA sequences they have in common in the genome

Question 6

phylogenetics

Answer 6

study of evolutionary history and relationships
- compares data from DNA sequences of diff species to determine how diff they are

Question 7

why is sequence data used

Answer 7

to show evolutionary relatedness of genes between organisms among group of organisms
- to determine main sequence of events in evolution (along w fossil fuels)

Question 8

molecular clock

Answer 8

show when species diverged during evolution
- assume constant mutation rate and show differences in DNA or AA sequences

Question 9

what do the differences in sequence data is species indicate

Answer 9

the time of divergence from a common ancestor

Question 10

pharmacogenetics

Answer 10

use of genome info to advise and assist choice of drugs
- highly imp for improving drug therapy and prescribing

Question 11

an individuals genome sequence used to…

Answer 11

select most effective drug and dosage to treat their disease