Unit 1 Topic 8- Genome Sequencing

Question 1

What is genomics?

Answer 1

The study of genomes

Question 2

Describe the stages of genomic sequencing

Answer 2

1: the dna is cut using restriction endonuclease to get fragments
2: the DNA sequence is determined for each fragment
3: the sequence of each fragment is analysed and searched fir overlaps and the sequence is ordered into one full sequence using computer software

Question 3

What species’ is genomic sequencing used on?

Answer 3

Disease causing species such as bacteria/viruses, pest species such as mosquitos, model organisms such as fruit flies or mice and humans