1
Q
What is the genome?
A
The complete set of DNA including all genes in an organism.
2
Q
What is the proteome?
A
The full range of proteins that can be expressed by a genome.
3
Q
Why is determining the genome of simpler organisms useful?
A
It allows the proteome to be determined as there is little non-coding DNA.
4
Q
How can knowledge of the proteome be useful in medicine?
A
It can help identify potential antigens for vaccine production.
5
Q
Why is it difficult to determine the proteome of complex organisms?
A
Due to the presence of non-coding DNA and regulatory genes.
6
Q
How have sequencing methods improved over time?
A
They have been continuously updated and are now automated.
biology
flashcards
Decks in class (53)
# Cards
-
1.1 Monomers and polymers9
-
3.1.2 Carbohydrates41
-
3.1.3 Lipids16
-
3.1.4.1 General properties of proteins21
-
3.1.4.2 Many proteins are enzymes19
-
3.1.5.1 Structure of DNA and RNA12
-
3.1.5.2 DNA replication28
-
3.1.6 ATP11
-
3.1.7 Water7
-
3.1.8 Inorganic ions7
-
3.2.1.1 Structure of eukaryotic cells39
-
3.2.1.2 Structure of prokaryotic cells and of viruses16
-
3.2.1.3 Methods of studying cells24
-
3.2.2 All cells arise from other cells24
-
3.2.3 Transport across cell membranes23
-
3.2.4 Cell recognition and the immune system69
-
3.3.1 Surface area to volume ratio15
-
3.3.2 Gas exchange43
-
3.3.3 Digestion and absorption24
-
3.3.4.1 Mass transport in animals25
-
3.3.4.2 Mass transport in plants29
-
3.4.1 DNA, genes and chromosomes22
-
3.4.2 DNA and protein synthesis22
-
3.4.3 Genetic diversity can arise as a result of mutation or during meiosis22
-
3.4.4 Genetic diversity and adaptation19
-
3.4.5 Species and taxonomy19
-
3.4.6 Biodiversity within a community17
-
3.4.7 Investigating diversity6
-
3.5.1 Photosynthesis24
-
3.5.2 Respiration27
-
3.5.3 Energy and ecosystems19
-
3.5.4 Nutrient cycles10
-
3.6.1.1 Survival and response16
-
3.6.1.2 Receptors14
-
3.6.1.3 Control of heart rate28
-
3.6.2.1 Nerve impulses16
-
3.6.2.2 Synaptic transmission14
-
3.6.3 Skeletal muscles are stimulated to contract by nerves and act as effectors28
-
3.6.4.1 Principles of homeostasis and negative feedback11
-
3.6.4.2 Control of blood glucose concentration23
-
3.6.4.3 Control of blood water potential23
-
3.7.1 Inheritance23
-
3.7.2 Populations12
-
3.7.3 Evolution may lead to speciation24
-
3.7.4 Populations in ecosystems35
-
3.8.1 Alteration of the sequence of bases in DNA can alter the structure of proteins11
-
3.8.2.1 Most of a cell’s DNA is not translated17
-
3.8.2.2 Regulation of transcription and translation12
-
3.8.2.3 Gene expression and cancer15
-
3.8.3 Using genome projects6
-
3.8.4.1 Recombinant DNA technology27
-
3.8.4.2 Differences in DNA between individuals of the same species can be exploited for identification and diagnosis of heritable conditions19
-
3.8.4.3 Genetic fingerprinting14
