Human Genomics Flashcards
What is the genome of an organism
Its entire hereditary information encoded in DNA including: genes and other DNA sequences that do not code for proteins
Human genomics
The study of the human genome
What does genomic sequencing involve
Determining the sequence of nucleotide bases along the DNA
What can genomic sequencing be used for
To find out about individual genes and their entire genome
What is bioinformatics
The fusion of molecular biology, statistical analysis and computer technology to map and analyse DNA
What are computer programs used for
To identify base sequences by looking for sequences similar to known genes
What is a personal genome
A complete set of a person’s DNA bases, it can be used to predict the likelihood of developing certain diseases
What is personalised medicine
The selection of the most effective drugs and dosage based on an individual’s genome
What is pharmacogenetics
The study of pharmaceutical drugs on genetically diverse members of the human population
