KA5- Human Genomics

Question 1

The genome of an organism

Answer 1

is it’s entire hereditary information encoded in DNA

Question 2

A genome

Answer 2

is made up of genes and other DNA sequences that do not code for proteins

Question 3

In genomic sequencing

Answer 3

the sequence of nucleotide bases can be determined for individual genes and entire genomes. Computer programs can be used to identify base sequences by looking for sequences similar to known genes.
To compare sequence data, computer and statistical analyses (bioinformatics) are required.

Question 4

An individual’s genome

Answer 4

can be analysed to predict the likelihood of developing certain diseases

Question 5

Pharmacogenetics

Answer 5

is the use of genome information in the choice of drugs

Question 6

Personalised medicine

Answer 6

An individual’s personal genome sequence can be used to select the most effective drugs and dosage to treat their disease (personal medicine).

Question 7

DNA sequences

Answer 7

that code for protein are defined as genes. Other sequences regulate transcription and others are transcribed but never translated.