Human Genomics Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Genome
A
is its entire
hereditary information encoded in DNA.
2
Q
What is a genome made out of
A
genes and other
DNA sequences that do not code for
proteins.
3
Q
What does sequenceing the sequence of bases do
A
determine the
individual genes and entire genomes.
4
Q
What is used o identify
base sequences by looking for sequences
similar to known genes.
A
Computer programs
bioinformatics
5
Q
Why is analysing an indivudial genome good?
A
to predict the likelihood of developing certain
diseases.
6
Q
What is Pharmacogenetics
A
is the use of genome
information in the choice of drugs.
