Lecture 22

Question 1

Describe the difference between a free and host living bacteria in terms of genome size

Answer 1

• Free living bacteria tend to have larger genomes due to changing environmental states
• When associated with a host which provides a stable environment, the genome is simpler

Question 2

Is cloning required in ‘Next Gen Sequencing?’

Answer 2

No, the cloning step is not required

Question 3

Genes tend to be grouped by …

Answer 3

Function

Question 4

What is comparative genomics?

Answer 4

The comparison of genome structure and functions cross different biological species or strains

Question 5

What can a region of difference between two genomes identify?

Answer 5

That the genes may be involved in unique processes