genome projects

Question 1

what is a genome

Answer 1

full set of genes in each cell, can be sequenced (figured out)

Question 2

what does determining the genome of simple organism allow and why

Answer 2

sequence of proteins that are incoded to be figured out because intorns arent included in DNA

Question 3

applications of sequenicng projexts

Answer 3

identification of pitential antigens to use in vaccines

Question 4

why cant knowledge of the genome be translated into the proteome in humans/complex organisms

Answer 4

presence of introns

Question 5

what does genome wde comparison allow

Answer 5

determination of evolutionary relationships
development of personalised medications

Question 6

applications of human genome project

Answer 6

screening for abnormal/mutated sequences, allow identification of disorders before symptoms arise
pre-implantation screening (embryos)
— ethical concerns, misuse and discrimation is possible`

Question 7

sequencing methods

Answer 7

constantly developing and becoming faster and ,ore effiecient
becoming more computer based