Human Genomics

Question 1

What is a genome?

Answer 1

The entire hereditary information
of an organism, encoded in DNA

Question 2

From what 2 things is the genome
made?

Answer 2

Genes and other DNA sequences
that do not code for proteins

Question 3

What can the sequence of bases in
genomic sequencing determine?

Answer 3

Individual genes and entire genomes

Question 4

What can be used to identify base
sequences by looking for sequences
similar to known genes?

Answer 4

Computer programs

Question 5

How can computer programs be used
to aid human genomics?

Answer 5

They can identify base sequences
by looking for sequences similar to
known genes

Question 6

Another name for computer and
statistical analyses used in genomics

Answer 6

Bioinformatics

Question 7

Why use bioinformatics in genomic
studies?

Answer 7

To compare genome sequence data

Question 8

Why might an individual’s genome be
analysed?

Answer 8

To predict the likelihood of
developing certain diseases

Question 9

Which study uses genome
information in the choice of drug to
treat disease?

Answer 9

Pharmacogenetics

Question 10

What is meant by personalised
medicine?

Answer 10

The use of an individuals personal
genome sequence to select the
most effective drugs and dosage
to treat their disease