Genomes
- Created by: BioFreakinomics
- Created on: 15-03-16 12:23
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- Genomes
- Uses of Genomes
- DNA profiling -> forensic crime scene analysis & paternity / maternity testing
- Genomic sequencing & comparative genome mapping -> research into functions of genes
- Genetic engineering -> production of chemicals, genetically modified organisms & xenotransplantation
- Gene therapy -> treat conditions such as cystic fibrosis
- Applications of comparative genome mapping
- Identify genes for proteins gives clues to relative importance of such genes
- Comparing DNA/genes of different species shows evolutionary relationships
- Modelling effects of changes to DNA/genes
- Comparing genomes from pathogenic & similar non-pathogenic organisms can identify genes that are most important in causing disease
- DNA of individuals can be analysed. Can reveal mutant alleles or presence of alleles associated with increased risks of particular diseases
- Whole Genomes
- Gene = a section of DNA that codes for a protein or polypeptide
- Genome = all the genetic info within a cell for an organism
- Genomics = the study of the whole set of genetic info of organisms
- Uses of Genomes
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