Lecture 23 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of comparative genomics?
A
To discover what is common or different within or between species. Can be used to find out what genes do what.
2
Q
How do you compare sequences?
A
Using aligning (lining the genes next to each other and marking the areas which are the same)
3
Q
What were the key findings from sequencing the neanderthal genome?
A
- some modern humans have neanderthal DNA (Europe and Asia)
- not found in pure Africans
- likely that modern humans bred with neaderthals
4
Q
Denisovan DNA is most prominent in what group of people?
A
Melanesians
