Human Genomics Flashcards
1
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Define bio informatics
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Computer and statistical analyses are used to identify and compare DNA sequences
2
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What is a genome
A
the entire hereditary information encoded in DNA
3
Q
How can information about an individual genome can be used in personalised medicine
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Pharmacogenetics: An individual’s personal genome sequence can be used to select the most effective drugs and dosage to treat their disease