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Key Area 8 Flashcards

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What is genomic sequencing

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In genomic sequencing the sequence of nucleotide bases can be determined for individual genes and entire genomes.

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What is PHYLOGENETICS

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Phylogenetics is the study of evolutionary history and relationships.

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How EVOLUTIONARY RELATEDNESS be determined

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The sequence of events in EVOLUTION and EVOLUTIONARY RELATEDNESS amongst groups of organisms can be determined using:
Sequence data
Fossil evidence

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What can be used as molecular clocks

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DNA sequences can be used as molecular clocks to show when species diverged during
evolution.

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What are the 3 domains of life

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Bacteria
Archaea
Eukaryotes

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What is PHARMACOGENETICS

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Pharmacogenetics is the use of genome information in the choice of drugs.

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What is personalised medicine

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

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What has The main sequence of events in EVOLUTION OF LIFE been determined using…

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Sequence data
Fossil evidence

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