Topic 5 - Human Genomics Flashcards
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A Genome
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The complete DNA of an organism
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Bioinformatics
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When computers are used to analyse the sequence of bases in DNA and the sequence of amino acids in proteins
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Systematics
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Comparing the human genome to the genomes of other species to provide information on evolutionary relationships and origins.
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Personalised Medicine
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Medicine that is based on a individual’s genome, the analysis of an individual’s genome may lead to personalised medicine through understanding the genomic component of risk of disease