Human genomics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the genome?
A
The genome of an organism is its entire hereditary information encoded in DNA.
2
Q
What is the genome made up of?
A
Genes and other DNA sequences that do not code for proteins.
3
Q
What is genomic sequencing?
A
It is when the sequence of nucleotide bases can be determined for individual genes and entire genomes.
4
Q
What is needed to compare individual genomes?
A
- sequence data
- computer and statistical analyses (bioinformatics)
5
Q
What is pharmacogenetics?
A
use of genome information in the choice of drugs.
6
Q
Why is an individuals genome analysed?
A
to predict the likelihood of developing certain diseases.
7
Q
What is a persons genome used for in pharmacogenetics?
A
- select the most effective drugs
- select the dosage to treat their disease
