Human Genomics 1.5

Question 1

What is the genome of an organism

Answer 1

The entire hereditary information encoded in DNA

Question 2

What is a genome made up of

Answer 2

Genes and other DNA sequences that don’t code for proteins basically ALL YOUR DNA

Question 3

What is genomics

Answer 3

The study of the human genome

Question 4

What is sequencing a genome

Answer 4

The process of determining the nucleotide sequence-the order of nucleotides in DNA

Question 5

What is bioinformatics

Answer 5

The use of computer and statistical technology to identify DNA sequences

Question 6

4 applications of genomic sequencing

Answer 6

Likelihood of developing certain diseases
Finger printing
Ancestory tests
Paternity tests

Question 7

What is pharmacogenetics

Answer 7

The use of genome information in the choice of drugs
An individual persons genome sequence can be used to select the most effective drugs and dosage to treat their disease (personalised medicine)