Human Genomics Flashcards
(8 cards)
What is the genome of an organism?
Its entire hereditary information encoded in it it’s DNA
What’s a genome made up of?
Genes and other DNA sequences that don’t code for proteins
What can the sequence of nucleotide bases be determined for in genomic sequencing
Individual genes and entire genomes
What can computer programs be used to identify?
How?
Base sequences
By looking for sequences similar to known genes
How do you compare sequence data?
Using computers and statistical analyses(bioinformatics)
(Performing statistical analyses using the computers)
What can individuals genome be analysed to predict?
The likelihood of developing certain diseases
What is pharmacogenetics?
The use of genome information in the choice of drugs
What can an individuals genome sequence be used to select?
The most effective drugs and dosage to treat their disease(personalised medicine)
