The Human Genome Flashcards
1
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what is the genome
A
the entirety of an organisms hereditary information encoded in it’s DNA
2
Q
what is the genome composed of
A
genes and other DNA sequences that do not code for proteins
3
Q
what is genomic sequencing
A
a technique where the sequence of nucleotide bases can be determined for individual genes and entire genomes
4
Q
what is bioinformatics
A
- the use of computer programs to identify base sequences similar to genes which are recognised
- it involves the statistical analysis of the sequence data
5
Q
what is pharmacogenetics
A
the use of genome information to decide on the choice of drug used for a person
6
Q
what is personalised medicine
A
using an individuals personal genome sequence to select the most effective drugs and dosage to treat their disease
