Vo 1 Flashcards

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What is genomics?

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The study of the complete set of DNA (the genome) in an organism, including its structure, function, evolution, and mapping.

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True or False: Genomics only focuses on the sequence of genes.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The human genome consists of approximately ___ billion base pairs.

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3

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What is the primary goal of genomics?

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To understand the structure, function, and evolution of genomes.

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Which technology is commonly used for sequencing genomes?

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Next-generation sequencing (NGS)

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a focus of genomics? A) Gene mapping B) Genetic variability C) Protein folding

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C) Protein folding

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What is the role of bioinformatics in genomics?

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To analyze and interpret genomic data using computational tools.

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True or False: Genomics can help identify genetic predispositions to diseases.

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True

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What are single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)?

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Variations at a single position in a DNA sequence among individuals.

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Fill in the blank: The Human Genome Project was an international research initiative aimed at mapping the entire ___ of humans.

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genome

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What is comparative genomics?

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The study of the similarities and differences in the genomes of different species.

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Multiple choice: Which field benefits from genomics? A) Agriculture B) Medicine C) Forensics D) All of the above

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D) All of the above

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What is epigenomics?

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The study of the chemical modifications of DNA and histone proteins that regulate gene expression without altering the DNA sequence.

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True or False: Genomics has no impact on personalized medicine.

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False

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What is a chromosome?

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A long DNA molecule that contains many genes.

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Fill in the blank: The field that combines genomics and transcriptomics is known as ___.

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genotranscriptomics

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What is functional genomics?

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The study of the relationship between genes and their functions.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following techniques is used for gene expression analysis? A) PCR B) Sanger sequencing C) Microarray D) Both A and C

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D) Both A and C

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What is the significance of genetic mapping?

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To identify the location of genes on chromosomes and their distance from each other.

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True or False: All genes are expressed in all tissues.

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What is a genome-wide association study (GWAS)?

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A study that looks for associations between genetic variants and traits or diseases across the genome.

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Fill in the blank: The study of the complete set of proteins expressed by a genome is known as ___.

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What is a variant in genomics?

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A change in the DNA sequence that may or may not affect gene function.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a common application of genomics? A) Disease diagnosis B) Gene therapy C) Drug development D) All of the above
D) All of the above