UNIT 1 - KA5 Flashcards

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What is the genome of an organism

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The genome of an organism is the hereditary information encoded in DNA

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What is a genome made up of

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A genome is made up of genes and other DNA sequences that do not code for proteins

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What does genomic sequencing determine for?

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Genomic sequencing determines the sequence of nucleotide bases it can be determined for individual genes and entire genomes

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What is bioinformatics

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Bioinformatics is the use of computer technology to identify DNA sequences

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What can computer programmes be used for

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Computer programmes can be used to identify base sequences by looking for sequences similar to known genes

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What is required to compare sequence data

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To compare sequence data, computer and statistical analysis are required

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Why are genomes analysed

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An individual’s genome can be analysed to predict the likelihood of developing certain diseases

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What is pharmocogonetics

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Pharmocogonetics is the use of genome information in the choice of drugs

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What is a Personal genome sequence

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In genomic sequencing the sequence of nucleotide bases can be determined for individual genes and Entire individual genomes

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What is personalised medicine

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This is when an individuals personal genome sequence can be used to select the most effective drugs and dosage to treat their disease

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Two major benefits personalised medicine may have for the patient

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a) more effective
b) less Side effects

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What is used to predict the risk of developing certain conditions ?

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Variations in DNA are already being used to PREDICT the risk of developing certain conditions (e.g. breast cancer , diabetes , heart disease, schizophrenia)

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What are main concerns surrounding the development of personal medicine

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If personal genomic sequencing becomes a routine predictive medical procedure then this raises many ethical questions e,g who should be able to access this information

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