1.8 - Genomic Sequencing Flashcards

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What is Genomic sequencing used for?

A

It is used for the comparison of genomes from different species

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What are required to compare sequence data?

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Too compare sequence data, computers and statistical analyses (bioinformatics) are required

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What is Phylogenetics?

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The study of evolutionary history and relationships

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What can sequence data and fossil evidence be used for?

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Can be used to determine the main sequence of events in the evolution of life:

-Last universal ancestor
-Photosynthetic organisms
-Multicellularity
-Animals
-Vertebrates
-Land plants

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What are the 3 domains of life?

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Bacteria, Archaea and Eukaryotes

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What are molecular clocks used to show?

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They are used to show when species diverged during evolution

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7
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What is the problem with molecular clocks?

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They assume constant mutation rate

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What can an individual genomes be used to predict?

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The likelihood of developing certain diseases

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9
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What is Pharmacogenetics?

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The us of genome information in the choice of drugs

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