Human Genomics

Question 1

What is a genome of an organism?

Answer 1

Its the entire hereditary of information encoded in DNA

Question 2

What is a genome made up of?

Answer 2

Genes and other DNA sequences that do not code for proteins

Question 3

What happens during genomics sequencing?

Answer 3

The sequence of the nucleotide bases can be determined for individual gene and entire genomes

Question 4

How can computer programs be used in relation to genomics?

Answer 4

They can be used to identify base sequences by looking for sequences similar to known genes

Question 5

What is bioinformatics?

Answer 5

This is the use of computer and statistical technology to identify DNA samples

Question 6

When analysing an individuals genome, what can be predicted?

Answer 6

The likelihood of developing certain diseases

Question 7

What is pharmacogenetics?

Answer 7

This is the use of genome information in the choice of drugs

Question 8

What can an individuals personal genome help with in relation with pharmacogenetics?

Answer 8

This can be used to select the most effective drugs and dosage to treat their disease, which is know as personalised medicine