using genome projects

Question 1

what is the genome

Answer 1

the complete set of genetic information contained in the cells of an organism

Question 2

what is genome sequencing

Answer 2

identifying the DNA base sequence of an individual

this allows us to determine the amino acid sequence of the polypeptides coded for by that DNA

Question 3

what is the proteome

Answer 3

the complete set of proteins that can be produced by a cell

Question 4

application for sequencing proteome

Answer 4

identifying potential antigens for use in vaccine production

Question 5

applications of genome sequencing

Answer 5

comparing genomes between species to determine evolutionary relationships

genetic matching

personalised medicine