Unit 1 - KA8 - Genomic Sequencing

Question 1

The sequence of nucleotide bases can be determined for individual genes and entire genomes.

Answer 1

Genomic sequencing

Question 2

The comparison of sequence data using statistics and computers

Answer 2

Bioinformatics

Question 3

Data used to study the evolutionary relatedness among groups of organisms

Answer 3

Phylogenetics

Question 4

Sequence divergence is used to estimate time since lineages diverged.

Answer 4

Molecular clocks

Question 5

The sequence of events during evolution can be determined using these sources of information.

Answer 5

Sequence data and fossil evidence

Question 6

The name given to the three broad groups of organisms

Answer 6

Domains

Question 7

Reveals that many of the same genes are found across different organisms

Answer 7

conservation of genes

Question 8

The analysis of an individual’s genome which could lead to personalised medicine

Answer 8

Personal genomics

Question 9

Potential to treat individuals. Comes with difficulties as it is hard to distinguish between harmful and neutral mutations

Answer 9

Personalised medicine

Question 10

Species that are important in research

Answer 10

Model organisms